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Alberta's parks minister says a fisher is expected to recover after being attacked by a grizzly bear in the province's south.

Todd Loewen says the attack took place over the weekend near Milk River, 300 kilometres south of Calgary, close to the U.S. border.

Loewen says there were cubs with the grizzly when the attack took place, so the bear may have been acting defensively.

He says details are still being gathered, but that there have not been any sightings of the grizzly since the mauling.

The issue of trade and tariffs is on the mind of everyone involved in agriculture.

President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA), Keith Currie says there was a lot of uneasiness - especially in the agriculture sector -  back in January when President Trump first started talking about tariffs, but then we didn't know exactly what that would involve.  

Tanya Thorn announced on social media today (Aug. 26) that she is running for re-election as Okotoks Mayor in the upcoming municipal election.   

“As I begin this campaign, I look forward to connecting with you, hearing your hopes and dreams for our future, and continuing to put our community first,” she said in a Facebook post.  

The Okotoks Dawgs have been recognized for their athletic prowess.

The Okotoks Dawgs 18U Black team has been ranked 2nd place in all of North America, among the elite travel teams, by Perfect Game, which is the leading amateur baseball scouting service in the world.

On top of just completing a dominant season that saw the club post a staggering 60-5-1 record against elite high school aged academies and travel teams, the Dawgs won 6 of the 7 elite tournament championships they competed in this season.

This year, municipal candidates in Calgary and Edmonton face a decision they've never had to make: whether to join a political party.

But the choice represents more than the embrace or rejection of a new political system. It's a decision that will affect the flow of money into their campaigns.

Manitoba Agriculture warns of poor water quality risk for livestock during dry summer

Manitoba livestock producers are being advised to closely monitor water quality for their animals as dry summer conditions can concentrate harmful substances in watering sources.

The Piikani Nation RCMP attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was seen driving dangerously, leaving a gas station in Brocket on Aug. 24.  

The vehicle, a white Hyundai Santa Fe, fled eastbound on Highway 3, nearly causing collisions with multiple other vehicles.   

Due to a public safety risk, the RCMP returned to the gas station and reviewed surveillance footage to identify the driver.  

The farmland market in Saskatchewan may be tilting toward the buyer.

It’s not there yet because sellers still have the upper hand, but real estate agents in the province say more land may soon come up for sale, thus tipping the scales in favour of buyers.

As of August 2025, 265 farmland properties were posted on the MLS system in Saskatchewan. That’s down drastically from 2020, when the number of farms for sale was close to 500.

It's International Dog Day today (Aug. 26), but can you bring your four-legged friend on an adventure to a National Park?

Dogs are allowed to accompany their owners in National Parks, but they must remain on leash.

In order to help keep wildlife safe, protect sensitive habitats, and ensure everyone has a positive experience, dogs must be on leash at all times in National Parks.

Not only that, but keeping dogs on leash will help to protect the dog and the public as well.

Nanton residents have a chance to leave a lasting legacy in the community through the Public Asset Donation Program.  

The program provides a way for community members to enhance public spaces, from planting a tree to adding a memorial bench, or creating a park feature that encourages connections.  

“Your donation creates a legacy that enriches the lives of residents and visitors alike,” the Town of Nanton’s website said.