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CTV News
3 days ago
- Sport
- CTV News
Dawgs celebrate Christmas in July with 4-1 win over Brooks Bombers
A packed house of 6,498 celebrated Canada Day at Seaman Stadium in Okotoks, where they Dawgs defeated the Brooks Bombers 15-4. Christmas came early for the Okotoks Dawgs Friday. The club kicked off its Christmas in July event with a game against the Brooks Bombers, and the Dawgs got their wish, winning 4-1. The Dawgs got all the offence they needed from Leo Cote and Jake Skaggs, who each homered and drove in two. Ryan Rembisz made his Seaman Stadium debut for the home squad, tossing four innings, striking out five, allowing two hits and no runs. Alex Oliver sealed the deal for the Dawgs, striking out the side in the ninth to get the save. The two clubs are back in action Saturday night at Seaman Stadium, when it's the Teddy Bear Toss. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
CTV News
4 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
Mass illness linked to Saskatoon Farm food facility worsens
A gastrointestinal outbreak has now been declared at Saskatoon Farm near Okotoks, with the number of cases of people falling ill growing to more than 200.
CBC
4 days ago
- Health
- CBC
AHS temporarily shutters Saskatoon Farm food facilities after 88 fall ill
More than a week after dining at the sit-down restaurant at Saskatoon Farm, best friends Kayla Scott and Alanna Jensen are still battling a stubborn illness — and they aren't the only ones. Alberta Health Services (AHS) has temporarily closed all food services at the popular Okotoks farm after 88 people reported gastrointestinal illness following visits on July 15 and 16. Officials are also investigating whether two recent hospitalizations are connected. AHS says food services will remain closed while it waits for test results from the farm's water system and food preparation areas. The kitchen is also being thoroughly cleaned. "I haven't ever experienced anything like this," said Scott, a Calgary resident. Scott and Jensen — as well as their friend and all their young babies — visited last Wednesday. Their symptoms hit the next day: intense vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, fevers, chills and more. "My already-low milk supply for my daughter has gotten even lower because I can't eat, I can barely drink. That's been a huge cause of stress for us. This whole thing has just been a nightmare." Water quality concerns Saskatoon Farm apologized to those affected through a social media post on July 22. After a request for an interview, management wrote to CBC News that after last week's heavy rain, they believe groundwater got into the cisterns from which they truck in their restaurant water. "As soon as we noticed we switched to our treated well, purged all our affected lines with chlorine and switched to bottled water/pop. We had to throw out many produced items as well that might have been affected," Seann Hamer, one of the owners, wrote in an email. Jensen said she knew all along that it was an issue with the water. She said she even asked for lemon slices to add to her water to help with the taste. "There were three of us that went to the farm. Two of us ended up sick, and the two of us that were sick were the ones that drank the water," said Jensen, who lives in Okotoks. She wrote the farm an email on Friday morning, two days after their visit, to let them know about their symptoms. "I'm probably just never gonna drink water at a place of business ever again," said Scott. Watch for dehydration, bloody diarrhea Dr. Catherine Patocka, an emergency department physician and emergency medicine department head at the University of Calgary, said in situations like this, she worries most about vulnerable populations. "Younger children or much older individuals who are not able to eat or drink anything could certainly be at risk for dehydration." "And then also certainly if you're having diarrhea that has blood in it, that's always more concerning to us and should be brought to attention sooner." Microbiologist Jason Tetro said this is an example of why water testing is so important — especially in rural, agricultural settings. "It's very rare that we see this, but if you suspect that a lot of rain has occurred and you know that you're going into an environment that may be using water that isn't pressurized and treated like we do in the city, it's OK to ask for bottles." U-Pick open this weekend On Facebook, Saskatoon Farm said their other services — including their gift store and farmer's market stand — remain open. The Saskatoon Berry U-Pick will also be open this weekend.
CTV News
5 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
Dozens possibly ill from stomach sickness at Alberta farmers' market
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has confirmed it is investigating whether two hospitalizations, as well as dozens of reports of a gastrointestinal illness, were caused by several issues at a southern Alberta farmers market. In a statement to CTV News on Thursday, AHS confirmed it is investigating 88 reports of gastrointestinal illness among visitors of the Saskatoon Farm, a farmers market east of Okotoks, Alta. AHS says it ordered the restaurant closed on July 23, the same day the business said it voluntarily closed its doors after it admitted there was an issue with its water supply. Health officials said it will stay closed until test results come back and Saskatoon Farm's kitchen has a 'thorough deep cleaning.' 'Further investigation is ongoing, including additional environmental inspections, outreach to affected individuals to gather detailed information about their symptoms and food history, and a comprehensive review of the drinking water system. At this time, no definitive cause has been confirmed,' AHS said. In a statement on Wednesday, Saskatoon Farm said it is fully cooperating with the directives from AHS and the closure affects its restaurant, bakery and Red House. 'At this time, we do not have any information regarding when our food service facilities will be permitted to reopen. We will continue to keep our patrons informed as we receive further updates from AHS,' the business said. As a result, the farm said its Fiesta Friday on July 25 is cancelled and there will be no food service at the Wellness Immersion Event on July 26. Saskatoon Farm says it still has produce for sale, but all customers should wash them thoroughly at home before consuming them. CTV News' requests for an interview with Saskatoon Farm were not answered. (With files from Timm Bruch)
CTV News
6 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
AHS investigating gastrointestinal illness at Saskatoon Farms
Calgary Watch The Saskatoon Farm near Okotoks is temporarily closed after multiple diners contracted a gastrointestinal illness last week.
