Okotoks

Massive storm in southeastern Alberta causes significant damage to crops and reported deaths of livestock

The numbers are still coming in for the cost of the damage caused by a huge hail storm that hit various areas of Alberta Aug. 20.

The storm ripped its way through vast swaths of land from Cayley, Milo and Brooks to the Saskatchewan border, as well as Camrose to the Viking, Edberg, Sedgewick, and Hughenden areas.

The Best of Alberta Photography Exhibition is coming to High River.  

The travelling exhibit features award-winning images from the Alberta Region of Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC).  

The images will be on display at the High River Public Library from Sept. 2 to Sept. 29.  

Manitoba Agriculture released its latest weekly crop report on Tuesday, offering a snapshot of harvest progress and crop conditions across the province. Cereal crop specialist Anne Kirk, who is compiling the reports this month, says harvest operations are moving forward despite recent weather challenges.

The Town of Diamond Valley is warning about salespeople going door-to-door, making false claims.

On Wednesday (Aug. 27), the Town took to Facebook to let the public know they have been made aware of salespeople going home-to-home using high-pressure tactics and falsely claiming the Town will stop permitting solar projects soon.

This is false.

The Town of Diamond Valley has no plans to restrict solar permits.

Now, the Town is reminding residents to be cautious and avoid making rushed decisions.

Some wastewater main replacement work in Diamond Valley will cause a road to be closed for almost two months.

The Town of Diamond Valley contracted UG Excavating Ltd. to complete the Frontenac Wastewater Main Replacement Project, with the work taking place on Frontenac Avenue, between Main Street and George Street.

This work will replace the existing wastewater main, repave the roadway to the lip of the gutter, and reconnect sanitary services, which is essential work to improve service reliability and renew aging infrastructure.

The Town of Okotoks has announced this year's Sheep River Artists in Residence.

Gary Briggs and Wendy Madell are the 2025 Sheep River Artists in Residence, and they are accomplished Alberta artists who will bring their creativity and environmental focus to the community.

"Gary and Wendy bring a rare blend of imagination and insight," explained the Culture, Heritage and Events Team Leader, Allan Boss, in a media release. "Their work invites us to see conservation not just as science, but as a story - shared, felt, and moved by community."

The Alberta RCMP are on the lookout for a wanted man.  

Yuol Kuol Bol was included in the Alberta RCMP’s Wanted Wednesday campaign this week.  

His areas of activity include Brooks, Calgary, and Foothills County.  

He is wanted for various crimes.  

A Calgary Police Officer has been charged in connection with theft from several hardware stores.

In August, the Calgary Police Service received a complaint in relation to fraudulent activity and multiple thefts from hardware stores in Calgary and the surrounding areas.

After the police did a thorough investigation, the suspect was identified as a Calgary Police officer.

The thefts allegedly occurred over a 12-month period, totalling more than $10,000.

Long-time radio host in High River, Charlie Brown, officially retires this Friday.

It will be a bittersweet day as we're sad to see him go, but we're thrilled he gets to have more time for his grandkids, as he gets some fishing and camping in.

He's been a part of the fabric of High River for decades and not just for his work with the radio stations, 99.7 Sun Country and AM 1140, but for so much more.

While many of us have listened to him throughout the years share some of his incredible stories, some of us have wondered how he got to be so good on the radio.

Lead poisoning impacts cattle in Saskatchewan every year, potentially killing multiple animals in a herd. Not only is there the concern associated with losing cattle, but there is also potential for lead to enter the food chain – because of this, testing is required in lead poisoning cases to protect public health.