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The weather most of Alberta has been experiencing has caused some traffic issues.

According to the Alberta RCMP, they responded to 147 motor vehicle collisions across the province on Thursday, March 27, but luckily there were no fatalities,

Even though it is technically Spring, snow storms this time of year are still common, so the RCMP are asking drivers to continue to drive safely.

The Rowan House women's shelter has been operating in the Foothills for 25 years now.

They held a special brunch fundraiser to recognize the milestone and celebrate those in our community who help and give back.

The theme was 'Honouring Our Roots, Building Our Future.'

Held at the Highwood Golf Club on Thursday, March 27, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m., it was well received.

The Foothills School Division (FSD) is looking for feedback from parents and guardians with children in grades 4, 7 and 10.

Surveys were emailed to parents and guardians earlier, but Alberta Education has extended the deadline to Friday, March 28.

Alberta's health authority is claiming its fired former executive breached her employment agreement by holding on to confidential emails with information pertaining to allegations in a high-profile court case.

A new affidavit filed Wednesday by Alberta Health Services says the agency is looking to amend its statement of defence in light of the emails, which the agency says it only became aware of last week. 

With U.S. tariffs on many Canadian goods, many Canadians are trying to shop for Canadian goods at grocery stores.

Many local retailers have started putting a red maple leaf on shelves to indicate which products are Canadian in some way.

According to Sobeys' website, the 'Made in Canada' designation means that at least 51% of production costs are from Canada, with any imported products listed on the back label. The 'Product of Canada' label refers to products for which at least 98% of production, including ingredients, processing and labour, comes from Canada. 

It is currently slow-moving eastbound on Highway 1 between Banff and Canmore.

The Town of Banff reported earlier this morning that the eastbound portion of the TransCanada Highway 1 between Banff and Canmore was completely closed near the Parks Canada gate, due to a transport truck blocking the road.

Emergency crews are on scene, but there are no injuries.

At just before 8:30 a.m., the Town of Banff provided an update, stating that the crews on site have opened one eastbound lane to allow traffic to pass.

STARS air ambulance is hosting a two-day radiothon, presented by BHP, on April 1 and 2.

The 'Critical Care on the Air' radiothon will be shared locally on FM radio stations 99.7 Sun Country in High River and in Okotoks on The Eagle 100.9.

Last month, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency or CFIA officially declared a herd of cattle infected with bovine tuberculosis or bovine TB. An investigation spanning back six years has taken place, tracking the movements of the herd to limit the spread of bovine TB. Dr. Stacey Vos, veterinarian and Animal Health Regional Veterinary Officer with the CFIA, talks about the case itself, and the risks associated with bovine TB. 

For the second day in a row, Liberal Leader Mark Carney has been pulled away from campaigning to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. 

Carney, in his role as prime minister, will meet virtually with Canada's premiers today to discuss the country's response to Trump's latest duties.

The president signed an executive order earlier this week to implement 25 per cent levies on all automobile and auto part imports — his latest move to upend global trade through a massive tariff agenda that pushed some automakers' stock prices down on Thursday.

It's looking like a big weekend for Heaven Can Wait Animal Rescue, but it comes at a time when they're in need of some extra support.

According to founder Kim Hessel, the current economic strain has seen donations slow down and simultaneously increased the need for dog food in the community.