1+ hour, 28+ min ago   (242+ words) The Okotoks-based emergency veterinary clinic has officially closed; however, some of its staff have confirmed they’re bringing a new operation to the area. The news was shared at Southern Alberta Veterinary Emergency’s (SAVE) “Paws in the Park(ing) Lot” event…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (397+ words) A charity concert in support of High River’s maternity clinic will roll out in the fall. The Gift: The Words & Music of Ian Tyson will take the stage at the Highwood Centre on Friday, Sept. 18, raising funds for the High…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (248+ words) The 18th annual campaign selling burgers in support of MS has returned to town. A&W Canada's Burgers to Beat MS Day has drawn High River locals out to buy Teen Burgers, with $2 from each burger sold going directly to MS…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (394+ words) The High River Hospital will soon display a brand-new tribute piece honouring the founders of a 30-year-long fundraiser. The Cattle & Grain Round Up was recently awarded the High River Health Care Foundation's 2025 Clifford and Louise Lougheed Award for outstanding philanthropy…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (130+ words) A special meal is giving patients and residents at High River Hospital a little taste of home. The Healing Plate Program, run in partnership with the High River District Health Care Foundation and the High River Hospital Nutrition team, provides…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (264+ words) Residents in the Foothills can now train to become registered nurses without leaving their home community, with a new bursary offering some students financial help along the way. Through the University of Calgary’s Rural Community Route program, the first nursing…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (233+ words) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning Alberta consumers not to eat affected packages of Highline Organic Mini Bella Mushrooms – Sliced because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Alberta expands low-income bursary as online applications open for 20 scholarships and awards Canines…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (342+ words) The Foothills has been added to an Air Quality Warning as wildfire smoke from British Columbia moves into the region. Environment Canada says air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short distances and vary considerably from…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (136+ words) An Air Quality Warning is in effect for Kananaskis as wildfire smoke moves into the region. Environment Canada issued the Yellow Level Air Quality Warning Friday, July 31, at 7:30 a.m., as wildfire smoke from British Columbia causes poor air quality. At this…...

1+ mon, 13+ hour ago   (510+ words) Crop Diagnostic School participants in Swift Current are getting an up-close look at the foundation of crop production: the soil beneath their feet. Dr. Jeff Schoneau, Professor in the Department of Soil Science at the University of Saskatchewan and holder…...