HighRiver

The Alberta RCMP Auto Theft Unit laid nearly 100 charges in connection with an organized crime network.  

The group was re-VINning and fraudulently registering stolen vehicles across the province.  

The investigation resulted in officers recovering approximately $1.9 million in stolen vehicles and illegal substances. Over 150 additional vehicles are still being traced.  

A month-long road closure in Foothills County has been extended.  

Construction on 210 Ave W between 240 St W and 256 St W has been extended until Aug. 15, due to the weather over the last couple of weeks.  

The detour will stay in place for the public, with local traffic still having access to properties on 210 Ave W.  

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for a large part of southern Alberta.

Environment Canada issued the Watch, because the conditions are favourable to develop severe thunderstorms, which could produce large hail, wind, and heavy rain from late this afternoon to early this evening. 

The Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for:

Alberta's chief electoral officer is rebuffing calls from Premier Danielle Smith and her justice minister to reverse course and sign off on a proposed referendum question on separation.

On social media, Smith and Justice Minister Mickey Amery said earlier Tuesday that Albertans should be able to embark on gathering signatures "without needless bureaucratic red tape or court applications slowing the process."

Update: 

On Aug. 7, the Codiac Regional RCMP reported that 50-year-old Jason Kinney has been found and is safe.

Original story:

The Codiac Regional RCMP were seeking the public's help to locate a missing 50-year-old from Moncton, N.B.  

The Fort Macleod RCMP were seeking help from the public in the search for a missing woman.

59-year-old Wilma White Man Left was last seen in Fort Macleod on July 25, and there had been concern for her wellbeing.

Anyone with White Man Left's whereabouts was encouraged to contact the Fort Macleod RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

The Fort Macleod RCMP has now reported that Wilma White Man Left has been located safe, and the RCMP thanks everyone for their assistance. 

The Town of High River is warning residents, particularly seniors, about a scam that’s been making the rounds.

According to the Town, it has received reports of emails and text messages offering a one-time government payment to seniors.

In a Facebook post, the Town urged residents to stay vigilant. “This is not real,” the post reads. “Scammers are trying to trick you into sharing personal or banking info.”

The Town of Okotoks is celebrating the grand opening of iitopatopa Park with a Blackfoot Pipe Ceremony.  

Members of the community are invited to the grand opening ceremony tomorrow (July 30) at 10 a.m. at 370068 40 Street East, one block east of Bill Robertson Park.  

The newly developed day-use area features a nature-themed playground, picnic shelters, and a disc golf course.  

Premier Danielle Smith and one of her ministers are calling on Alberta's electoral officer to reverse course and sign off on a proposed referendum question on separation, saying it shouldn't be held back by red tape.

This week, chief electoral officer Gordon McClure announced he had referred the proposed question to the courts so a judge could decide if the question contravenes Canada's Constitution.

The Town of High River will be filled with film crews this week.

According to the Town, there will be multiple film crews in town from Tuesday, July 29, to Friday, August 1.

There will be parking restrictions on 4 Ave SW today, and the crews will be active in George Lane Park.

On Wednesday, there will be intermittent traffic control and parking restrictions in place along 3 Ave SW, and on Thursday, residents and visitors to High River can expect parking restrictions and minor traffic delays along Macleod Trail SW, 9 Street SW, and around Medicine Tree Manor.