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Earlier this summer, Legal Aid Alberta almost became defunct after a dispute over an updated governance agreement.

On July 2nd, Legal Aid released a statement stating that if a new governance agreement hadn't been reached by July 9th, they would no longer be able to offer their services.

Then, on July 5th, Legal Aid announced that the governance agreement that was originally going to expire on June 30th was extended to September 5th to allow for negotiations to continue so Legal Aid could still exist independently from the government and help disadvantaged Albertans.

A new mural is underway at Okotoks' Arts and Learning Campus.

Gordon Wesley was selected to paint an Indigenous-themed mural on the building's east wall facing east toward the former Okotoks library, and got started this week.

Wesley is a Stoney Nakoda artist from the Bighorn Reserve just east of the Rockies, which often serve as a backdrop for his artwork.

An accomplished canvas painter, Wesley says he's also no stranger to painting murals.

The Okotoks Oilers have listed a few more names to their roster this year, with one of them being new to Okotoks.

18-year-old Brayden Duy is one of the new defencemen with the Green and Gold and hails from St. Louis, Missouri.

Last season, Duy played for the St. Louis AAA Blues 18U, where he got 4 goals and 3 assists in the 14 games he played for them.

Duy will be playing for Lindenwood University in Missouri for the 2025-2026 season.

Forward Jackson Rowland will be returning to don the Okotoks Oilers jersey again this season.

Now that autumn is approaching and the leaves are beginning to yellow and match the school buses, the Alberta RCMP are reminding people to drive safe.

With school back in session, drivers are being reminded that there will be increased traffic and rush-hour commutes, which has prompted the RCMP to offer some driving tips.

They recommend students wear brightly coloured clothes to help them appear more visible to motorists during the dim early-morning hours or whenever the weather conditions limit visibility.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has ripped up the supply and confidence deal with the Liberals that helped keep the minority government in power. 

In a social media video posted Wednesday afternoon, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said he notified Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of the decision. 

"Canadians are fighting a battle.  A battle for the future of the middle class.  Justin Trudeau has proven again and again he will always cave to corporate greed," Singh said in the video directly addressing Canadians. 

The Spruce Meadows 'Masters' show jumping tournament kicks off today (Sept. 4) and runs through this Sunday.

The world-renowned event, which features riders and horses from around the world, also features a gold medalist performance.

Vancouver's Phil 'Wizard' Kim will bring his Paris Olympic gold medal breakdancing dance skills to the new Scotiabank Stage at 3:30 p.m. today.

Kim won the very first Breaking gold medal at the Paris Olympics last month.

The Gaudreau family, the hockey world, the sports world, the City of Columbus, the City of Calgary, and so many more were in mourning last week after the world lost Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.

"Johnny Hockey" was more than just an athlete during his time with the "C" of Red. A community leader, the face of the franchise, a family man, and someone who would give you the time of day no matter who you were.

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The Bulk Fill Stations in Aldersyde, Blackie, and West Foothills are all without card payments for the time being

Their credit and debit payments are unavailable, and they don't take cash.

But, if there is a business account setup at the Bulk Fill Stations, water can still be picked up at the stations, and the payment information the County has on file will still be charged.

There is no estimate on when card payments will be operational again, but the stations are open 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and water costs $5 per cubic metre.

The NDP's supply and confidence deal with the Liberals in Ottawa will get heavy scrutiny when leader Jagmeet Singh meets with his caucus in Montreal next week, with the Liberals' decision last month to force binding arbitration to end a work stoppage at the country's major railroads potentially triggering the end of the pact.

The 2024 Terry Fox Run is coming up on September 15, marking the latest installment in a tradition that’s been running for over 40 years.

Since Terry Fox set off on his Marathon of Hope in 1980, countless everyday people from around the world have laced up to carry on the legacy, both in his memory and for anyone else who has been touched by cancer, directly or indirectly.