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CTV News
16 hours ago
- General
- CTV News
Warning issued after hikers followed by cougar in Kananaskis Country
Alberta Parks has issued a warning in Kananaskis Country after two hikers were followed by a cougar. Alberta Parks issued the advisory last week for Gunnery Mountain and surrounding area. The advisory affects Gunnery Mountain Trail, Gunnery Creek Trail and the Highwood Compound Provincial Recreation Area, Alberta Parks said. The area is located off Highway 541, southwest of Longview, Alta. 'Although an advisory is in place for this area, cougars can be encountered anywhere in the Kananaskis Region and at any time,' Alberta Parks said in the advisory. To avoid surprise encounters with a cougar, officials say to make plenty of noise, travel in groups, be aware of your surroundings and keep pets on a leash. Cougar sightings can be reported by calling 403-591-7755.
CTV News
a day ago
- General
- CTV News
Park closed after hikers followed by cougar in Kananaskis Country
Alberta Parks has closed a recreation area in Kananaskis Country after two hikers were followed by a cougar. Alberta Parks issued an advisory last week, noting that the Highwood Compound Provincial Recreation Area would be closed until further notice. The closure also affects Gunnery Mountain Trail and Gunnery Creek Trail. The park is located off Highway 541, southwest of Longview, Alta. 'Although an advisory is in place for this area, cougars can be encountered anywhere in the Kananaskis Region and at any time,' Alberta Parks said in the advisory. To avoid surprise encounters with a cougar, officials say to make plenty of noise, travel in groups, be aware of your surroundings and keep pets on a leash. Cougar sightings can be reported by calling 403-591-7755.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Longview's McWhorter Park approved for pickleball courts, other improvements
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) — McWhorter Park in Longview is expected to see many upgrades after a contract agreement was approved on Thursday by the city's development corporation. Payne Spring residents left with property damage after severe weather The Longview Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors approved funds towards adding pickleball courts, improved basketball courts, new soccer fields, new playgrounds with ball field and trail improvements. These additions stem from a city bond that was approved in 2018 as part of Longview's type B projects that help improve the city. 'While our primary mission at LEDCO is to establish and maintain primary jobs for our surrounding community, we are also keenly aware of the impact that quality of life can have on an individual's or a company's decision to locate in Longview. Because of this, LEDCO is supportive of our City's efforts to continue upgrading and improving our city parks and trails. When organizations work together for the benefit of the community, the positive effects are widespread and we couldn't be prouder to play a small part in that legacy.' LEDCO CEO/President Wayne Mansfield Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
San Francisco Chronicle
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
‘This is home': Green Day kicks off BottleRock with a fierce yet familiar performance
Green Day kicked off BottleRock Napa Valley with an exuberant yet no-frills headlining set that felt like a homecoming for the Bay Area rockers. Ever-youthful frontman Billie Joe Armstrong, who co-founded the band in 1987 alongside bassist Mike Dirnt, reveled in the band's deep connection to the region, calling out lesser-known cities like Vallejo, Fairfield and American Canyon. Throughout the performance on Friday, May 23, he frequently turned the microphone toward the audience to let them finish the lyrics. 'This is home,' Armstrong declared, as the crowd eagerly cheered on the East Bay rockers through its 90-minute set. Much like their 2022 appearance at San Francisco's Outside Lands, however, Green Day's performance was devoid of surprises — no political rants, no radical shifts in the setlist and no pyrotechnic mishaps. Armstrong, ever the political provocateur, subtly altered the lyrics of 'American Idiot' to reflect his discontent with current politics, singing, 'Don't want to be an American idiot / I'm not part of a MAGA agenda.' But that was about as far as he was willing to push things. Maybe, with a hometown crowd, he didn't feel like he needed to try harder. Instead, Armstrong, Dirnt and drummer Tré Cool maintained their trademark onstage chemistry, breezing through a performance that has remained largely unchanged for the past two decades. They delivered high-speed renditions of fan favorites like 'Basket Case,' 'Longview' and 'Holiday' with the precision and energy that proved why Green Day remains one of the most reliable rock acts in the industry. Still, while the band's concerts now resemble well-produced Broadway shows, their energy was undeniably electric. Green Day balanced nostalgia and newer material, playing crowd-pleasers like 'Brain Stew' and 'Wake Me Up When September Ends' drawing the loudest reactions. Fans sang along to every word, especially during 'Jesus of Suburbia' and 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams.' During 'Bobby Sox,' Armstrong thanked the crowd for their support. To wind down the evening, Armstrong busted out his acoustic guitar for a hushed rendition of 'Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)' as Cool pranced around tossing confetti. Public Enemy's Flava Flav even briefly joined the trio onstage, but Green Day decidely ended the night with a whimper, not a bang. Well, that was the quietest ending I've ever seen Green Day wrap a show. It was also adorbs to see Flava Flav close out @BottleRockNapa for them like that well before curfew ⏰ — Mariecar Mendoza (@SFMarMendoza) May 24, 2025 The set marked just the beginning of BottleRock's eclectic opening day. Other performances included crowd-pleasing sets from Sublime as well as rap legends E-40 and Public Enemy, who energized the crowd with nostalgic hits. Up-and-coming artists like Remi Wolf and Bad Nerves kept the energy high with their raucous performances in the middle of the day. On the opposite Verizon Stage, electronic dance music superstar Kaskade brought the crowd to life with club-ready renditions of hits like Journey's 'Don't Stop Believin'' and Gotye's 'Somebody That I Used to Know,' complemented by a dazzling light show. Several celebrities were spotted at the festival, including Tobey Maguire, Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann, as well as tennis legend Serena Williams and country singer Trisha Yearwood, who appeared together for one of the star-studded cooking demonstrations on the Williams Sonoma Culinary Stage. BottleRock Napa Valley continues with Justin Timberlake headlining day two and Noah Kahan closing out the weekend on Sunday.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Monster Energy's Bryce Tryon Takes First Place In the Pro Men's BMX Contest at Monster Army Recon Tour in Texas
24-Year-Old Tryon from Lodi, California, Claims Victory in New Edition of BMX Contest Series Full Podium Sweep in Pro Men Division with Monster Army Riders Colin Akerman in 2nd Place and Remy Reynolds in 3rd Place 16-Year-Old Saige Thunstrom (Monster Army) Takes 1st Place in the Pro Women's Competition Sport Class Men: Monster Army's Jake Rutkowitz Earns 1st Place, Aaden Reed Finishes in 2nd Place LONGVIEW, Texas, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Recon Tour is back! Monster Energy congratulates team rider Bryce Tryon on taking first place in the Pro Men's division at the Monster Army Recon Tour competition in Longview, Texas, this weekend. In the first stop of the revamped event series dedicated to BMX progression, the 24-year-old from Lodi, California, took the win in a full podium sweep for Monster athletes. He was joined on the podium by 19-year-old Monster Army rider Colin Akerman from Bayville, New Jersey, in second place and 18-year-old Remy Reynolds from West Palm Beach, Florida, in third place. In the Pro Women's Competition, 16-year-old Monster Army rider Saige Thunstrom from Menifee, California, took first place. The Sport Class Men event saw 16-year-old Monster Army athlete Jake Rutkowitz from Palmerton, Pennsylvania, earn first place. He was joined by 16-year-old Aaden Reed from Cleveland, Ohio, in second place. On May 17, the Monster Army Recon Tour returned after a 10-year hiatus with its first tour stop at Dodson Action Sports Park in Longview, Texas. The BMX competition series offers a platform for emerging amateur riders, while also providing professional riders with an opportunity to compete for Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) ranking points in the United States. In Saturday's Pro Men Final, Monster Energy's Bryce Tryon worked the course with a high-speed, action-packed run to claim the victory. Standouts included a 540 flair, a backflip barspin to no-hander, and a massive one-footed tabletop for the win. Tryon launched his BMX career 10 years ago as a young rider on the original Recon Tour. "So stoked that I get to add another Recon Tour trophy on my wall at home. It's been 10 years. So stoked that Recon Tour is back!" said Monster Energy's Tryon upon taking the win in Texas. In a full podium sweep, second place went to Monster Army rider Colin Akerman with moves like huge 540s and backflip tabletops. Finishing in third place, Monster Army athlete Remy Reynolds stoked the crowd with a run that included a backflip double tailwhip. In the Pro Women's Competition, Monster Army rider Saige Thunstrom took first place. In her first pro contest, Thunstrom put down big moves like truck driver on the box and a one-handed tabletop on the big quarter pipe for the victory. "Stoked to be out here for the first round of the Recon Tour in Longview. Can't wait to hit the second one in Premises!" said Thunstrom upon getting the win in Texas. The Sport Class Men event saw Monster Army athlete Jake Rutkowitz rise into first place. After taking a hard crash on his first run of the final, he recovered by stomping his second run perfectly. Jake went fast, high, and had big tricks like flair barspin and 360 double tail whip. "I'm so stoked to win. I started off with a hard crash, and, to come back from that, I didn't think I was going to be able to. I'm super happy, honestly," said Rutkowitz. Rutkowitz was joined on the podium by Aaden Reed in second place. Working the entire course, Reed put down a flawless run, including a perfect 360 backflip to stoke the Longview crowd. Make sure to stay tuned! Stop two of the 2025 Monster Army Recon Tour will be contested on June 14 at Premises Park in Tucson, Arizona. For more on Bryce Tryon, Saige Thunstrom, Colin Akerman, Jake Rutkowitz, Aaden Reed, Remy Reynolds, and the Monster Energy BMX team, visit Follow Monster Energy on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok for updates from the 2025 BMX season. For interview or photo requests, contact Kim Dresser. About Monster EnergyBased in Corona, California, Monster Energy is the leading marketer of energy drinks and alternative beverages. Refusing to acknowledge the traditional, Monster Energy supports the scene and sport. Whether motocross, off-road, NASCAR, MMA, BMX, surf, snowboard, ski, skateboard, or the rock and roll lifestyle, Monster Energy is a brand that believes in authenticity and the core of what its sports, athletes and musicians represent. More than a drink, it's the way of life lived by athletes, bands, believers, and fans. See more about Monster Energy including all of its drinks at CONTACT: Kim Dresser C: (949) 300-5546 E: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Monster Energy Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
