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  Year 2001 Okotoks Western Wheel Archives:
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December 26 2001 no issue
 
December 19 2001 Unprecedented challenges force council to approve tax and utility rate increases
 
December 12, 2001 School takes action with drug problems
 
December 5, 2001 Headwaters facing a $2 million deficit
 
November 28, 2001 Foothills Contract negotiations begin for local teachers
Future subdivisions on hold in Turner Valley
 
November 21, 2001 Powdery substance not likely anthrax
Youth apprehended in rash of vandalism
 
November 14, 2001 Valley Neighbours' building is contaminated
Vandals Gang apprehended trying to flee scene
 
November 7, 2001 Envelopes found, contain powdery substance
Resident threatens MD with legal action
 
October 31, 2001 Headwaters offers a special one-time meningococcal vaccine for local infants
Okotoks Council considers borrowing $925,000
 
October 24, 2001 Deerfoot Trail project faces delays
Headwaters forced to deal with provincial funding cutbacks
 
October 17, 2001 Tuck is new Turner Valley mayor
Recount ordered for Christ the Redeemer
 
October 10, 2001 Microcell opposes MD of Foothills' co-location agreement for new cell towers
 
October 3, 2001 Founding board member withdraws
Future of health centre not in jeopardy
 
September 26, 2001 Advance polls to open in the Foothills area
Ride for America raises money, hope
 
September 19, 2001 Okotoks family relieved to hear father's voice after escape from Tuesday's attack on World Trade Center
Community sends prayers south of the border
 
September 12, 2001 Enrolment figures dip in west end schools
New CEO appointed to Headwaters' board
 
September 5, 2001 Campers and staff evacuate Kananaskis
Still no leads into double homicide as fifth anniversary of murders passes
 
August 29, 2001 Drought conditions cause loss of trees
 
August 22, 2001 Bragg Creek substandard water is topic of meetings
 
August 15, 2001 All but one seeking re-election in Okotoks election
Second phase of downtown upgrades under way
 
August 8, 2001 DeWinton Province grants funds for school
Farm safety awareness heightened following tragic farm accident in Taber
 
August 1, 2001 Forest Management Agreement for Kananaskis Country is signed by province
Vandalism dismays church congregation
 
July 25, 2001 Black Diamond curfew bylaw is approved
Okotoks Business faces charges laid by auto watchdog
 
July 28, 2001 Okotoks council to close Elizabeth Street for phase two of downtown construction
RCMP looking for hit-and-run suspect
 
July 21, 2001 Forum sparks debate on logging issues within proposed Kananaskis Country FMA
Wanton destruction frustrating for town
 
July 4, 2001 Deerfoot Trail project to be finished by next fall
Long-weekend accidents claim five lives
 
June 27, 2001 Meeting to address FMA
Routine meningitis vaccine not effective against meningococcal
 
June 20, 2001 Headwaters Health Authority in urgent need of additional doctors in the Foothills
 
June 13, 2001 Chlorine exposure sends two to hospital
School boards get capital funding gifts
 
June 6, 2001 Rain does little to help water situation
Calgary Police and RCMP uncover pyramid scheme, one Okotoks resident is arrested
 
May 30, 2001 Crops in jeopardy without some rain
Town of Okotoks watering restriction will continue throughout the summer
Watering guidelines
 
May 23, 2001 HHA review identifies MS prevalence higher in local region than in the province
Okotoks residents asked to restrict outdoor water use (added 24 May 2001)
 
May 16, 2001 MD of Foothills council able to decrease mill rate despite several budget surprises
RCMP say reports of Jessica Koopman's suspect unconfirmed
 
May 9, 2001 RCMP crack down on seatbelt violations
Wanted Turner Valley man surrenders to City of Calgary police
 
May 2, 2001 Foothills School Board approves balanced budget
Turner Valley RCMP constable assaulted on reserve
 
April 25, 2001 Homes escape blaze in coulee by Downey
Some Okotoks residents may see a $28 reduction in total property taxes this year
 
April 18, 2001 Chuckwagon groups hope to secure position in High River
Reduction in school requisition provides little relief for high-growth communities
 
April 11, 2001 Communications tower approved
Public inquiry called on death of resident
Turner Valley resident released from U.S. prison
 
April 4, 2001 Foot and mouth halts students' UK trip
FREMS commission applies for debt service limit extension
 
March 28, 2001 Passing train delays response time to Okotoks house fire by two minutes Saturday
RCMP seize pot plants from victim of stabbing incident
 
March 21, 2001 Grass fire chars 300 acres on Highway 552
Town of Okotoks approves more than $5.2 million in capital projects for 2001
 
March 14, 2001 Okotoks family hopes a lesson will be learned after tragic death of their son
Tannas wins fourth consecutive term in landslide victory
 
March 7, 2001 MD anticipates no increase in taxes
Residents claim gas flaring is responsible for health concerns
 
February 28, 2001 High traffic speeds concern bylaw officers
RCMP forced to close highway after head-on collision
 
February 21, 2001 New helipad may be operational by summer
Tannas looks forward to his fourth campaign in Provincial election
Youth clings to life after accident
   
February 14, 2001   Amalgamation being investigated by Black Diamond and Turner Valley
Local RCMP issue arrest warrant for Turner Valley man charged in 1998 accident
   
February 7, 2001 Cargill strike averted
Medical examiner's report concludes hospitals not at fault in death of Vince Motta
 
January 31, 2001 Case of meningitis confirmed in Okotoks
Foothills School Division approves grade reconfiguration
 
January 24, 2001 Curfew bylaw tabled to study other options
 
January 17, 2001 Rebate will not offset energy costs
St. Mary's School to add space for 200 more students
 
January 10, 2001
  • Family pleads for answers after son's untimely death
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    January 3, 2001 Campground requests expansion
    MD adds $1,000 infrastructure levy
     
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