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Alberta’s women’s lacrosse team has punched its ticket to the quarterfinals at the Canada Summer Games and will face Manitoba tonight in St. John’s, N.L.

The team wrapped up pool play with a 4-2 record, knocking Nova Scotia and Quebec out of medal contention. Manitoba topped its pool and will have home advantage. The winner moves on to Thursday’s semifinals, while the loser plays for consolation rankings. Medal matches are Friday.

China announced a 75.8 per cent preliminary tariff on Canadian canola on Tuesday, following an anti-dumping investigation launched last year in response to Canada's tax on Chinese electric vehicles.

China's Ministry of Commerce published the details of the plan on Tuesday, claiming the "dumping" of Canadian canola into the Chinese market is hurting its domestic canola oil market.

The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is inviting producers to take part in their Harvest Sample Program, letting them send in samples from their grain harvest to be graded. The no-cost grading helps farmers know exactly what they've got in their fields, letting them easily market their grain to sellers.

Kerri Pleskach, the program manager of analytical services at the CGC, explains how producers can take part.

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History was made last night in Sylvan Lake as the Gulls soared into the Western Canadian Baseball League final for the first time ever.

Rocky View County (RVC) council has approved spending up to $1.5 million to address overland flooding issues caused by triple the typical rainfall in July.

At a special meeting today, council received an update on the problems created by the excessive rainfall, particularly in the county’s eastern portion and the Bragg Creek area.

Council gave unanimous approval to use the tax stabilization reserve to fund contracted services and floodwater conveyance to support Rocky View County’s flood mitigation efforts.

This week’s Adorable Adoptables star is turning up the heat. Meet Chili Pepper, the handsome long-haired boy with a heart as warm as his name.

Chili Pepper came to the shelter a little unsure about people, but after some time in foster care, he’s learning that humans can be pretty great.

“He’s got a pretty good amount of hair,” says Robyn Roy, communications coordinator with the Humane Society.

The Cochrane Public Library is inviting residents to help shape its future at a special in-person engagement session tonight.

As part of the Facility Needs Assessment project for a new library, a pop-up booth will be set up during the Sounds of Summer event from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the library.

Visitors can share ideas on what they’d like to see in a future facility, whether that’s more space, upgraded technology, new services, or other improvements.

A small farm north of Cochrane is inviting visitors to experience rare sheep breeds, hands-on workshops, and land-based learning during Open Farm Days this weekend.

Providence Lane Homestead will open its gates from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Entry to the farm is free, with some optional paid workshops and goods for sale.

Owner Tara Klager says the weekend is a chance for people to see what small-scale regenerative agriculture looks like in Alberta.

Bike Cochrane’s LaunchPad is officially open — and ready to roll all year round. But riders are reminded to stay safe and respect the site as final landscaping and safety touches are wrapped up.

“It’s open to the public, but please respect fences and construction materials onsite as we finish landscaping and safety features,” said Paul Perrault, Bike Cochrane’s director of operations.

Major institutional investors are asking the federal government to give them a reason to invest more at home in the upcoming fall budget, says the Liberal MPs leading budget consultations across Canada.

The federal Liberals are in the midst of consultations on the upcoming 2025 budget. While federal budgets typically are tabled in the spring, this one is set to land during the fall session of Parliament.