Okotoks

One man was rescued from a home and is in hospital after a fire on Maple Street in Okotoks. 

It happened at around 2:30 Thursday afternoon as smoke was seen coming from a home on the street.

One person inside the house was rescued. 

Alberta EMS says that paramedics took that person to hospital in a non-life-threatening condition. 

The Alberta government says it has a plan to put more boots on the ground and attack a growing issue of crime in rural communities. 

On Thursday, Minister of Public Safety Mike Ellis announced more details about the government’s $4.3 million to the Alberta Sheriffs. 

The announcement was released during the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Agriculture Ministers annual conference.

In a statement they note that : "After years of work and widespread industry participation, all major retailers have agreed to join the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct. This includes Loblaw, Sobeys, and Metro, and most recently, Walmart and Costco. "

Gen. Jennie Carignan was a little emotional on Thursday as she spoke to reporters about what it means to take over command of the Canadian Armed Forces. 

It's an honour that felt like the natural next step in her career, she said, something she's worked toward for the last 38 years. It also means, for other women or marginalized people, that "it's possible, folks — the door is open."

"This is actually what my parents used to tell me: 'Anything is possible. You can do anything,'" she said. 

A show that was partially shot in High River has been nominated for 15 Emmy Awards.

As with seasons one through three, the fifth season of Fargo was shot in southern Alberta, including in High River, Didsbury, and Beiseker.

The anthology series, like the 1996 film it's based on, is set primarily in Minnesota, though the timeframe varies from season to season.

It's garnered 52 Emmy nominations since its premiere in 2014, and has won six. Below is a list of nominees for the 2024 Emmy Awards ceremony

The High River Flyers have been busy assembling their roster for the 2024-2025 HJHL season.

The Flyers recently announced that 6'4 goaltender Kashton Payne will return to the team after playing 20 regular season games last season and posting a .902 save percentage and a 3.36 goals-against average.

Payne stood tall and was a vital piece in the playoffs for the Flyers, playing in four games and putting up a 2.68 goals-against average.

The regular season is done and now it’s playoff time for the Okotoks Marauders.  

The Jr. B Lacrosse team finished second in the South Division standings and will meet the Jr. Mounties in the first round. 

These two teams are no strangers to each other as this will be the fourth straight season the clubs will meet in the first round. The Marauders have won the series in three of those years. 

The Town of Diamond Valley has announced the resignation of one of its councillors.

Veronica Kloiber submitted her letter of resignation, effective July 18, to CAO Adam Davey.

She cited a new professional pursuit for her decision to step down and as she'll be moving out of town, she's ineligible to hold office.

Kloiber was first elected to Black Diamond Council in 2017 and was re-elected twice, first for another term in Black Diamond, then again one year later for a seat on Diamond Valley Council post-amalgamation.

The Olde Towne Plaza in downtown Okotoks continues to be the destination of choice for art and music enthusiasts in the town. 

That’s why the Okotoks Arts Council is thrilled to see numbers rise over the summer for its Acoustic Summer Night and Art Markets. 

The event is held on the first and third Tuesdays of the month and features local musicians, artists, and artisans. 

President of the Arts Council Russell Thomas says that interest in the markets has grown over the years. 

Republicans criticized U.S. President Joe Biden's record on foreign policy at the national convention in Milwaukee, as many party faithful called for America to step back from its contributions to the world. 

Wednesday's agenda and its theme of "Make America Strong Once Again" will give leaders around the world insight into the potential impact of a second Donald Trump presidency. 

"No NATO. I want America strong," said Kimberly Nguyen, wearing a star-spangled dress and draped in a Trump 2024 flag outside the convention.