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Snowfall Warning issued for Foothills, up to 20 cm possible
21+ hour, 28+ min ago (51+ words) Snowfall amounts between 10 to20 centimetres are expected." The Warning hasbeen issued for the following areas:" The snow will slowly taper off throughout the afternoon." Snowfall could make travel challenging, with reduced visibility and changing road conditions." Drivers are encouraged to allow…...
Alberta towing rules take effect, fines up to $300K
23+ hour ago (280+ words) Rules requiring tow truck operators to obtain consent and disclose all costs before towing took effect April 1, following a Jan. 29 provincial news release. Under the changes, operators must clearly communicate towing and storage fees and receive approval before a vehicle…...
HTA girls curling team recognized by Okotoks council for undefeated provincial run
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (132+ words) Okotoks Town Council celebrated the achievements of the'Holy Trinity Academy'(HTA)'Knights girls curling team'at the March 23 regular meeting." For'Scheller, there is a mental'aspect'that goes along with being the'skip.' "It's a lot more mental than'anything else because you have to…...
CAAIN aunches new $9 Million AgTech Competition
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (227+ words) The Canadian Agri'Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) has launched a $9'million agtech funding competition aimed at tackling some of the most pressing challenges facing Canada's agri'food sector. Unveiled March 23, the open competition is seeking innovative technology'based solutions that can…...
CN Rail reports strong grain movement as Thunder Bay reopens
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (335+ words) Grain shipments on CN Rail closed out March on a strong note, supported by rising export demand and the seasonal reopening of Thunder Bay. According to David Przednowek, Director of Grain at CN Rail, weekly grain and processed grain shipments…...
Okotoks rugby player marks 40th tournament milestone in São Paulo
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (201+ words) Okotoks rugby player Thomas Isherwood'made'his 40th'HSBC SVNS tournament appearance'this weekend'as Team Canada competed at HSBC SVNS 2 S'o Paulo on March 28'and'29.' Isherwood moved to Okotoks from England when he was nine and grew up playing with the Foothills Lions Rugby…...
Rising fuel costs put pressure on local trucking industry
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (344+ words) As fuel prices continue to rise, local industries are beginning to feel the impact." For heavy haul trucking company CDI International Inc., president and owner Roger Hamel said fuel costs have risen 50 per cent over the last two weeks." "Fuel…...
Raiders battle to 4-4 tie with Chaos, advance to bronze medal matchup
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (207+ words) The U13 AA Rocky Mountain Raiders held the hard-hitting Bow Valley Chaos to a 4-4 tie Saturday, securing a spot in the provincial bronze medal game at the Viking Rentals Centre on Sunday. With their provincial run on the line, the Rockies…...
Heavy snow expected across Foothills, travel conditions may worsen through Monday
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (172+ words) Residents across Okotoks, High River and surrounding Foothills communities are being warned to prepare for poor travel conditions as heavy snow moves into the region late Saturday night. Environment Canada issued a special weather statement Saturday evening, forecasting bands of…...
U-18 Canadian Curling Championships coming to Okotoks in 2027
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (356+ words) Okotoks has been selected to host the U-18 Curling Championships for 2027." The Okotoks Curling Club will organize the event at Murray Arena. It will run April 18 to 24 and mark the first time the event has returned to Alberta since 2019." "Okotoks and…...