Okotoks

A $3.3 million investment from the provincial government will be used to support affordable housing in Okotoks.  

Funding through the Affordable Housing Partnership Program (AHPP) will be allocated for the construction of a 40-unit apartment building in the D’Arcy neighbourhood for AISH recipients and those with modest incomes.  

An Ontario judge is delivering her ruling in the sexual assault trial for five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team.

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An affordable housing investment from the federal and Alberta governments is providing millions for affordable housing in Okotoks.

The $203 million investment was announced earlier this month, with the funding to support 25 affordable housing projects across Alberta through Alberta's Affordable Housing Partnership Program.

Over 2,300 affordable housing units are expected to be built as a result.

It includes $3.3 million for Westwinds Communities for housing units in Okotoks.

The second annual High River Stampede Breakfast was so popular last year that they've expanded and moved into George Lane Memorial Park.

The all-day event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. this year, and there are a lot more things to do, see and eat.

It also lines up with the Battle of the Foothills chuckwagon races that are running at the High River Ag grounds this weekend.

Presented by Centered on Wellness and 99.7 Sun Country, the Stampede Breakfast is free, and you can even enter a pancake-eating contest.

A road in Foothills County sustained damage as a result of recent excessive rainfall.

Due to the damage, crews will be repairing Plummers Road, between 288 Street West and 306 Street West, but road access will remain open.

While the road will be open while the work is completed, it will be reduced to single-lane traffic for approximately the next two weeks.

There are signs in place, but Foothills County is recommending that people detour around the area if possible.

If you are driving through the area, use caution and expect minor delays.

Members of Diamond Valley Fire Rescue (DVFR) are running training scenarios in a soon-to-be-demolished house.  

A resident has allowed DVFR to use the building for training throughout the summer, before it’s demolished. 

Wednesday night’s training focused on simulated fire attack, in addition to search and rescue drills.   

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has ordered the closure of Saskatoon Farm's food facilities and is investigating more than 80 reports of illness and two hospitalizations potentially linked to the business.

The investigation began after AHS received several reports of illness from individuals who ate at Saskatoon Farm on July 15 and 16.

An inspector collected samples from the food preparation areas and water system for testing on July 19. Saskatoon Farm has stated it is cooperating with the investigation.

A longtime local family is being celebrated and recognized during the Battle of the Foothills chuckwagon races this weekend.

The Willard family have been involved in the sport for three generations now.

Blake and Shelly Willard still live in the Foothills and are welcoming generations of Willards and Nelsons all weekend long.

Blake is the nephew of Hank Willard, who still holds the record for winning the Rangeland Derby at the Calgary Stampede five years in a row from 1951 to 1955.

 AgraCity - a generic crop input supplier - sending out an important notice yesterday to its clients thanking them for their patience while they work through their operational restructuring after experiencing cash flow problems.

AgraCity owes product to a number of farmers and is attempting to reimburse growers for crop inputs they bought but did not receive.

The company announced they have restarted their packaging and product fulfillment operations and will be making products available to customers soon.

 Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn says Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation will provide support measures through its AgriInsurance program, improving cash flow for livestock producers needing to secure additional feed.

MASC will be applying a quality adjustment factor to reduce yield appraisals by 40 per cent for drought-stricken cereal crops that are converted to livestock feed.