Okotoks

Canada's tourism industry might be in for a boost as Canadians boycott the United States and spend their travel dollars closer to home this year.

In a report released May 29, the Conference Board of Canada estimates the net economic benefit for the domestic tourism sector could be as high as $8.8 billion.

The think tank said its April travel intentions survey suggests roughly 27 per cent of Canadian respondents are considering a trip to the U.S. in the next few years - down from more than 50 per cent in the same survey last November.

Despite a rise in new listings across the Calgary region this May, Okotoks' housing supply remains relatively low.

Calgary Real Estate Board's (CREB) Regional Monthly Statistics for May 2025 show a boost in new listings and sales in Okotoks.

Despite that, available inventory didn't see much of a change, with a sales-to-new-listings ratio of 74 per cent.

Okotoks has struggled to keep pace with Calgary and other bedroom communities like Cochrane and Airdrie when it comes to supply, with sales growth remaining sluggish as a result.

Farmers are winding down their seeding operations in Manitoba

Cereal Specialist Anne Kirk put together this week's crop report and says provincially 95 per cent of the crop is now in the ground.

There is a chance Foothills County could see some thunderstorms this afternoon.

According to Environment and Climate Change Canada Scientist Christy Climenhaga, this isn't an organized system coming through, like a cold front, but just generally unstable weather.

Ag in Motion showcases the latest advancements in agricultural technology and equipment, and brings together farmers, industry leaders and ag experts from across Canada. 

The show takes place every July near Langham, Saskatchewan, and is Western Canada’s largest outdoor farm expo. Find out more information about this three-day farm show here or visit the Ag in Motion news feed on The Western Producer's website.

Police seized three loaded handguns, hundreds of rounds of ammunition and roughly $320,000 worth of cocaine and methamphetamine from a home in south Calgary last month.

The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) organized crime unit executed a search warrant at an apartment in the Seton neighbourhood on May 22, with help from the Calgary Police Service.

The following items were seized:

Testing ground and surface water sources can help determine if there are contaminants present that can affect animal health and production. In Saskatchewan, common contaminants include sulfate, sodium, nitrate, and iron. Stagnant surface water sources that experience nutrient-loading may be susceptible to blue-green algae, which can produce toxins that are unsafe for livestock.

The Prairie Pest Monitoring Network report shows flea beetle activity is getting started across the prairies. The warm weather seems to have brought them out of overwintering locations. So far it seems crucifer flea beetles are more prevalent than the striped flea beetles.

Two schools, part of the Foothills School Division (FSD), were recently recognized for their musical talents.

The Alberta High School of Fine Arts (AHSFA) Vocal Ensemble placed first overall in the Con Brio Music Festival at Sun Peaks, which took place in early May.

On top of that, they are the top high school choir for the 2024-2025 school year.

This achievement highlights the ensemble's dedication and talent.

The Calgary Police are continuing to investigate a suspicious death from the weekend.

They had responded to a report of a dead person in Auburn Bay Circle SE on Saturday (May 31), and they began investigating the circumstances around his death.

An autopsy was completed on Monday, June 2, but the death remains undetermined, pending further testing.