Okotoks

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.

Two people have died after an outbreak of listeriosis triggered a national recall of certain plant-based milks, the Public Health Agency of Canada said Wednesday.

Silk brand almond milk, coconut milk, almond-coconut milk and oat milk were recalled earlier this month, as was Great Value brand almond milk.

Most of the recalled products have best-before dates up to and including Oct. 4. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.

The Town Of Okotoks has reopened applications for their Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP).

The program, which is administered through Alberta Municipalities offers financing to Okotokians to help manage the upfront costs of energy-efficient upgrades in their home.

Residents can apply for financing for up to 100 per cent of the project cost through a small-interest loan.

Eligible projects include things like high-efficiency gas furnaces, attic insulation, and indoor lighting controls.

High Riverites will have plenty of refreshments to cool down with this Saturday.

Lemonade Day is returning to town, with local kids trying their hands at entrepreneurship by setting up their own lemonade stands throughout town.

The event is held across North America annually, though this is only High River's second year.

Last year, they partnered with the Calgary version of the program to bring it to town.

High River's Special Events Coordinator, Heather Ross, says it was a big hit.

A piece of artwork intended for this year's Nooks and Crannies Festival in Okotoks was stolen and then returned.

Jenny Dale Stables' piece is a moveable four-piece animal band, but unfortunately, the banjo player, Ricky the Racoon, was stolen.

Stables opted to remake the Racoon even though the original one took her hours to complete.

After spending 16 hours in two days this week, Stables had made a Ricky ready for the festival.

Two Okotoks hockey players are gearing up for the next stages of their illustrious careers. 

Hockey Canada recently unveiled its U17 Team Development Camp roster and goalie Carter Esler made the list.

Esler was one of eight goaltenders to receive the invite and 10 players overall from Alberta.

Last season, Esler played with the U18 AAA Bow Mark Oilers where he won nine games.

In the two previous seasons with the U15 AAA Oilers, Esler won a combined 24 games in the regular season and 13 in the playoffs.

The AGI booth at Ag in Motion is easy to find with it's large 16 foot mixed flow grain dryer on display.

On top of that dryer is AGI's new patent pending pre-cleaner for their NECO or AGI mixed flow grain dryers.

The pre-cleaner attaches to the grain dryer and removes any unwanted debris, such as beeswings, fines, and chaff from the grain before it enters the dryer.

Ron Kleuskens, a technical sales rep for AGI in Canada says the pre-cleaner system was in development last year and did some pretty extensive testing on farms.

Thrill-seekers and adventure lovers!

First things first, have you entered for the $76,000 truck we're giving away from the Alberta RAM Dealers!? 

Do it and you're also in to score the Calaway Park Share the Fun VIP Family Experience! Imagine having an entire amusement park for yourself and your friends—no lines, no crowds, just pure fun! 

The Town of Okotoks will transform into an interactive fantasy realm this September.

Enchanted Okotoks is returning, and for the second year, people in Okotoks will be able to participate in a fantasy game spanning across town.

Connor Claughton is taking his talents to the USPHL Premier.

The Carstar Okotoks Bisons made the announcement on Tuesday saying that Claughton has agreed to join the Bakersfield Roughnecks.

Claughton earned his spot after winning Provincial Gold with the Bisons and playing in two seasons with the Herd. In 52 regular season games between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 seasons, he posted a total of 18 points as a defender.

He also helped Okotoks reach a three-peat as HJHL champions this past year and earned the Bisons Perseverance Award at the end of the season.