Okotoks

Proven Seed is expanding its portfolio with the launch of three new LibertyLink canola hybrids and a cutting-edge TruFlex variety, giving farmers more disease resistance, improved harvest management, and greater flexibility in straight cutting.

The new LibertyLink lineup includes:

High River is hosting film crews this week.

The filming will take place at the Museum of the Highwood and High River Information Centre today (Monday) and Tuesday, July 29.

While the crews are filming today, the museum will have limited access, but on Tuesday, the museum will be fully closed.

If you want to visit the museum today, reach out to the museum to confirm that you can access what you want to access.

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and Watches are in effect for areas of Southern Alberta.

Environment Canada issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch today (July 28) at 10:37 a.m. for Foothills County, Vulcan County, Siksika Nation, and the M.D. of Willow Creek. 

Alberta resident Shamaila Akram says she can handle the increase in racial slurs and derogatory comments being thrown at her, but she worries about her newcomer and immigrant clients.

As debates unfold over Canada's immigration system, those who provide help to newcomers in Alberta say there has been an uptick of hostility toward immigrants.

"I hear from people in my own communities -- women specifically who wear hijabs -- many bad things and we realize there is a need to educate people," said Akram, with Calgary's Centre for Newcomers. 

Another rainy evening on Sunday, July 27, marked the fourth and final night of the Battle of the Foothills.

The championship final heat featured Dustin Gorst, Evan Magee, Cruise Bensmiller, and reigning champion Chanse Vigen.

The Town of High River wants to hear from residents about future development in the northeast corner of town.

Work is underway on the Northeast Area Structure Plan (ASP), which will guide future development across approximately 778 acres of land annexed from Foothills County in 2012 and 2021.

Okotoks drivers can expect a lane closure on Westbound Cimarron Drive near Cimarron Green today (July 28).  

The lane will be closed between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. while Fortis completes improvements to the electrical network.  

During work, vehicles will be directed, as traffic will be alternating one-way.  

With less than a year to go until the 2026 World Cup, political tensions and U.S. policy threaten to pose problems as Canada, the United States and Mexico prepare to co-host the tournament.

Next year’s FIFA World Cup will be the biggest ever, with the three countries hosting a record 48 teams. Between June 11 and July 19, they will play 104 matches, most of them in the U.S.

Avery Shenfeld doesn't think the Bank of Canada will cut its benchmark interest rate at its decision on Wednesday, but if it does, he said it will be a "pleasant surprise."

"There's always a chance that they'll surprise with the rate cut," the chief economist of CIBC said.

Most economists are also expecting the Bank of Canada will hold its policy rate steady at 2.75 per cent for a third consecutive decision later this week.

The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed a request to hear an appeal from Achter Land and Cattle regarding an earlier court decision that found a thumbs-up emoji served as an agreement to a grain contract. South West Terminal launched a claim for damages after Achter Land and Cattle failed to deliver on the contract.