The Okotoks mother of two girls killed in a horrific crash five years ago said it has been a difficult few days for her after hearing the driver responsible for the fatal accident is now seeking parole.

Okotoks’ growth cap will remain in place until the fall after town council voted to delay a decision on the population cap.

Okotoks’ schools are at capacity and as a result local school boards are hoping to be building new schools and renovating existing facilities in the near future.

Okotoks town councillors say consulting residents is a key step in the decision to grow beyond the 30,000 growth cap, despite a large price tag and low attendance at public meetings.

Okotoks residents were asked to give their opinions on growth, water pipelines from Calgary, and reservoirs on the Sheep River, but many left the meeting with more questions than answers.

Concerns over the impact of a gravel pit along the Bow River first drove the newly-elected Livingstone-Macleod MLA to enter politics as a councillor with the MD of Foothills.

CALGARY - A months-long battle between the leaders of Canadian Pacific Railway (TSX:CP) and its largest shareholder resulted in the resignation of CP chief executive Fred Green on Thursday, but the appointment of the ex-CEO of its rival railway is not a done deal.

OTTAWA - A new research report commissioned by the federal privacy commissioner says the ongoing robocalls investigation highlights concerns over how political parties use private, personal information.

QUEBEC - The Quebec government will table emergency legislation tonight in an effort to stamp out a turbulent student crisis that has gripped the province for months.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - About 400 jobs at the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard are being cut as part of efforts to save just over $79 million.