Tuesday Jun 20, 2017
UPDATED: Public school trustee has fraud, theft charges…
Okotoks has been given licence to grow after the provincial government signed…
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Open space, large gym to highlight new school
Open spaces and a large gymnasium with plenty of room to play are the hallmark features in a kindergarten to Grade 9 school planned outside Okotoks’ north border. Parents and residents got an early glimpse of plans for the 7,000-square-metre school...
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Distillery shows the world its spirit
Eau Claire Distillery’s David Farran has claimed a win against the Goliaths of the global spirits industry.
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Impending bank closure hits community hard
Emotions ran high as clients with Turner Valley’s only bank expressed frustration over its impending closure during an information session last week.
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Inaugural winner blows away field
A throwback performance saw a familiar face cross the finish line first.
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Residents recognized for community service
Three longstanding residents of Okotoks were inducted into the Hall of Fame in recognition of their service to the community.
Top Stories
Wednesday Jun 14, 2017
A Turner Valley town councillor with extensive technical knowledge and a quiet…
Friday Jun 23, 2017
Charity supports rescue animals
Wednesday Jun 21, 2017
One of the first United churches in Canada is celebrating its 100th anniversary …
Wednesday Jun 21, 2017
A local theatre group is inviting families to bring blankets and picnic baskets …
Wednesday Jun 21, 2017
The King will always remember his championships trips in High River.
Wheel's West
Wednesday Jun 21, 2017
A Turner Valley area woman has gone through a period of tough times, but the…
Wednesday Jun 21, 2017
More than 200 sketchbooks filled with decades worth of drawings by Longview…
Wednesday Jun 21, 2017
Getting his hands dirty under the hood of a car is common practice for an…
Wednesday Jun 21, 2017
Engines will reverberate through Calgary and the Foothills as several…
Wednesday Jun 14, 2017
A fascination with science and biology is leading an Edison School graduand to…
Wednesday Jun 14, 2017
A Black Diamond woman is spicing things up at a popular market known across…
Sports
Wednesday Jun 21, 2017
Mr. Versatility is making up for lost time on the diamond he grew up on.
Wednesday Jun 21, 2017
An award-winning athlete doesn’t believe she has a disability. She believes…
Wednesday Jun 21, 2017
A local football coach was recognized last week for his efforts to develop…
Monday Jun 19, 2017
What’s good for the Okotoks Dawgs is bad news for the rest of the Western Major …
Scene
Wednesday Jun 21, 2017
Audience members play a critical role every time an Ontario folk singer heads…
Wednesday Jun 21, 2017
Adventure seekers can sample the flavour of the Foothills in a unique road challenge promoting local arts and cuisine this weekend.
Wednesday Jun 21, 2017
Street corners in Okotoks’ downtown will be filled with entertainers of all…
Wednesday Jun 21, 2017
A Black Diamond business owner is blending two artistic mediums rarely placed…
Saturday Jun 17, 2017
The Okotoks Annual Parade marched through town on June 17 with crowds gazing on …
Wednesday Jun 14, 2017
A Heritage Heights School student put her own unique twist on a project that’s…
Faces of the Foothills
Sunday Mar 12, 2017
Faces of the Foothills No. 16 - Dr. Ed Sands
Monday Nov 7, 2016
Faces of the Foothills No. 15 - Karen Peters
Opinion
Wednesday Jun 21, 2017
I started volunteering on the Okotoks Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) in 2008.
Friday Jun 16, 2017
It was one of those great Alberta mornings – sunny, a slight breeze and a bit of cool in the air.
Friday Jun 16, 2017
A Gofundme page has been set up by one of our members to raise money for a building in order to give Branch #291 a permanent home. All donations will be gratefully received. You can find the link on our webpage at www.okotokslegion.ca or…
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From Around The Province
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Wind storm downs tree and causes power outages
Saturday Jun 24, 2017
Another summer storm tore through St. Albert this week downing trees and knocking out power.
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Jason Kenney stops in St. Albert to talk unity
Wednesday Jun 21, 2017
Progressive Conservative party leader Jason Kenney made a stop in St. Albert on Monday night to speak about the unity agreement between the PC Party and the Wildrose.
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Cliff jumping man injured at Gleniffer Lake
Tuesday Jun 20, 2017
GLENIFFER LAKE – Emergency response teams from Innisfail and Red Deer County made a high drama rescue of a man who was seriously injured after cliff diving and landing on …
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