Okotoks

Okotoks' new fixed-route transit system is set to launch next month.

The official launch date is Sept. 2, but a two-week soft launch is planned from Aug. 18–29.

Rides will be free during the soft launch, giving residents a chance to get familiar with the routes and schedule.

The Kingfisher and Big Rock routes will run in opposite directions through town, operating from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Single fares and monthly passes can be purchased digitally through the HotSpot app.

The Rolling Barrage will make its way through Okotoks tomorrow (Aug. 13).

Each year, the procession of motorcycles rides across Canada from east to west as a fundraiser for PTSD support for veterans and first responders.

They departed from St. John's, Newfoundland, on July 28 and are set to finish the ride on August 16 in Princeton, British Columbia.

Okotoks is one of the last stops on the trip, with the procession riding down the hill on Veterans Way before stopping for the night.

The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is inviting producers to take part in their Harvest Sample Program, letting them send in samples from their grain harvest to be graded. The no-cost grading helps farmers know exactly what they've got in their fields, letting them easily market their grain to sellers.

Kerri Pleskach, the program manager of analytical services at the CGC, explains how producers can take part.

Former outfielder for the Okotoks Dawgs, Tristan Peters, got the call he's been waiting for.

Peters played in his first major league game for the Tampa Bay Rays over the weekend.

He played in a game on Friday, August 8th, versus the Seattle Mariners, batting fifth in the lineup and playing centre field.

Family and friends made the trek from Winkler, Manitoba, to Seattle to watch his debut as he played in all three games in the weekend series.

The 25-year-old caught three fly balls and went 0-for-3 at bat.

Foothills Ringette is inviting local youth to lace up and hit the ice for its upcoming Come Try Ringette event, set for Sunday, Aug. 17, from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. at the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex in High River.

The free, low-pressure session is open to children ages 5 to 15 and is aimed at introducing newcomers to the sport while building community connections.

The Town of Nanton is warning residents of a pretty but pesky plant.  

Creeping Bellflower has purple-blue bell-shaped flowers, and can spread underground quickly, taking over gardens.  

The plant grows shoots from deep underground roots, which crowd out other plants, and once it’s settled, it can be difficult to get rid of.  

Update #2:

The Lethbridge Police have reported that the 14-year-old has been located.

Update #1:

The Lethbridge Police have reported that the 12-year-old has been located.

14-year-old Chanting Small Eyes is still missing, and the Blood Tribe Police have assumed carriage of the investigation.

Original Story:

The Lethbridge Police are trying to find three missing youth, and are asking for public assistance.

Monster Hobbies, the long-time hobby store in High River that's been serving customers since July 2004, is once again open in downtown High River.

After operating for many years in a few locations around High River and online, owner Trevor Ursulescu has once again opened a storefront just two units away from his former location on 3rd Avenue SE.

The Calgary Police are trying to locate a missing man from deep south Calgary.

They have been searching for the 66-year-old man named Christopher for the past month, known to reside in Windsor Park.

While the police have received a number of reported sightings, the police have yet been able to confirm his well-being themselves.

Christopher was last seen on Tuesday, July 15 at around 9 p.m., and is approximately 5'8" tall, approximately 200 pounds, and has grey hair and blue eyes.

The Okotoks Dawgs lost 8-4 last night in Sylvan Lake to the Gulls, thus ending their dream of winning a fourth consecutive WCBL Championship.

The Dawgs were swept by the Gulls in the best-of-three series, two games to none.

It's the first time the Gulls have won the Western Championship, as they now look to win their first league title.

The Gulls now face either the Saskatoon Berries or the Regina Red Sox for the Championship starting this Thursday.

The Dawgs finish the season with 40 wins and 16 losses.