Okotoks

Politicians from around the world will be in K-Country soon for the G7 Summit.

The G7 Summit will be held in Kananaskis from June 15 to 17, which is going to see a Controlled Access Zone in effect from June 10 to 18 in K-Country, as well as parking restrictions along a portion of Highway 40.

Parking restrictions will be in place on all motorized vehicles leading into Kananaskis Valley, beginning this Saturday.

Members of the Diamond Valley Fire Rescue are on route for their second deployment to support wildfire relief efforts.   

On May 29, two Diamond Valley firefighters and a fire apparatus were deployed to Swan Hills.   

Now that the Swan Hills wildfire is being held, the crew and equipment are now travelling to the Red Earth East Complex.   

Federal organizations failed to follow procurement and security rules when awarding contracts to the company behind the controversial ArriveCan app, the auditor general said Tuesday.

The report on GCStrategies — one of several audits tabled in the House of Commons on Tuesday — says the company was awarded 106 contracts by 31 federal organizations between 2015 and 2024.

The maximum value of those contracts was more than $90 million but only $65 million was paid out.

Now that the sun is shining, and the weather is warm, be careful of cattle that could be on the road.

The M.D. of Willow Creek recently posted to Facebook to remind people that ranchers in the area are going to be bringing their herds to summer pastures.

As part of bringing their cattle to summer pastures, the ranchers conduct cattle drives, which could see cattle being herded along roads and highways in the area.

Foothills County is hosting a public hearing Wednesday afternoon regarding the Rimrock Cattle Company's biodigester.

The provincial government has already approved the project; however, the public will now have its say.

Time will be allotted for the public to speak to the council during the 1 p.m. meeting.

Protesters are expected in front of the municipal building in downtown High River again.

The Town of High River has also pushed back on the project.

A truly Canadian sport is having a 'come try me' event on Wednesday night near Okotoks.

The Foothills Ringette organization is hosting a free hour of ringette for girls between 10 and 14.

They'll supply the sticks, and all your girl needs to bring is skates and a helmet.

No experience is necessary, and it's taking place at the Scott Seaman Sports Rink beside the Heritage Heights School.

The event is entirely free, and spots are limited, but you are required to sign up here.

Due to wildfire smoke, a Special Air Quality Statement has been issued for Vulcan County, Siksika Nation, and areas of the Foothills.  

Environment Canada, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas, Alberta Health, and Alberta Health Services (AHS) issued the statement as wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility through the region.

The statement was issued on June 10 at 8:33 a.m. for the following areas:  

If you have ever wanted to check out the RCMP Musical Ride, this is your summer.

The Musical Ride performs in up to 50 different communities across Canada each year, and they make their way to each province once every four years.

That way, it helps to make sure as many Canadians as possible are able to see the Ride.

This year, the RCMP are bringing the Musical Ride to Alberta, Quebec, and the Northwest Territories.

For those who live in Foothills County, the Ride is coming nearby.

The 187 Foothills Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron is holding its annual ceremonial review and reception on Tuesday night.

Everyone is welcome to attend, not just friends and family.

It's being held in the Keith Hall at the Viking Rentals Centre at 6:30 p.m. sharp.

Doors open at 6 with a reception to follow at 7:30 p.m.

This is their annual review and reception, where the skills the cadets have learned this year are put on display.

If you do plan on attending tonight, you're asked to dress 'smart casual'.

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