Okotoks

The Rotary Clubs of Okotoks and High River have announced the return of the Rotary Art Gala, in collaboration with the Foothills Country Hospice.

Over 50 artists from around Southern Alberta will showcase their work, which will be available for purchase, at the Viking Rentals Centre on Sept. 19 from 5-9 p.m. and Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Half of the proceeds will support the hospice’s expansion, which will increase its capacity from eight to 16 beds to meet the growing need for no-cost, end-of-life care.

Curling season is now just days away.

Registration opens on Wednesday, Sept. 10, and their annual general meeting is less than a week away.

The president of the club, Kate Renz, is really looking forward to getting back on the ice.

"We're having our AGM on Tuesday, the 16th of Sept., 7 p.m. in the Ice House Lounge at the curling club. We've revamped the whole lounge area so it's nice, it's upstairs at 7 o'clock, and anyone is welcome."

The club is also bringing back 'The Great Scot' on Sept. 20th and 21st, and Renz explains what it's about.

It's that time of year again to lace up the running shoes, get some donations, and head down to George Lane Memorial Park for the Terry Fox Run.

The annual event hits the 45-year mark on Sunday, Sept. 14.

High River's Brenda McReadie, who's been organizing the run for the last 11 years, is looking forward to it.

"It is! It's coming up fast at group site B, and thanks to the Lions for donating that spot again."

You've probably seen all the lawn signs she's placed throughout High River.

Tariffs and trade were among the key topics of discussion for the country's agriculture ministers during their annual conference this week in Manitoba.

Federal, provincial, and territorial ministers reaffirming their commitment for a resilient, sustainable, and competitive agriculture and agri-food sector.

Pierre Poilievre is encouraging Prime Minister Mark Carney to adopt Conservative plans to deal with the country's housing crisis, which he said is entering a new phase as prices begin to fall in some cities.

At a press conference Tuesday in Brampton, Ont., the Conservative leader blamed Liberal policies for the housing crunch and invited the government to "steal our best ideas."

"They first inflated the housing bubble, and now Liberals are bursting the housing bubble," he said, noting that construction is slowing in Ontario.

Fiscal experts say Ottawa will have to be transparent with Canadians in the upcoming fall budget to justify a seismic shift in spending away from government programs and toward defence and infrastructure.

The federal Liberals are expected to table the annual budget sometime this fall, possibly as early as next month, after forgoing the traditional spring budget.

Farmers have had some decent harvest weather as they work on the harvest, with a few occasional showers moving through.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is expected to reiterate her policy demands face-to-face with Prime Minister Mark Carney Wednesday while he's in Edmonton to meet with his Liberal caucus.

Smith, on her weekend call-in radio show, says she's looking for "real movement" on nine federal policies she says have "pummeled" Alberta's economy and wellspring oil and gas industry.

Her wish list includes scrapping the greenhouse gas emissions cap and re-writing Bill C-69, long labelled the "no more pipelines act" by her government.

A Siksika Nation resident has been charged with second-degree murder, following a fatal collision Sunday night.  

On Sept. 7, around 9 p.m., the Strathmore RCMP responded to a report that a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Pine Road in Strathmore.  

The victim, a 24-year-old resident of Siksika Nation, was located by RCMP and EMS and taken to a Calgary hospital, where they later succumbed to their injuries.  

The High River District Health Care Foundation unveiled a donor recognition wall yesterday (Sept. 9) in the surgery department at the High River Hospital.  

Last year, the foundation undertook an operating room project, with the goal of raising $500,000.