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Town forces Okotoks artist to remove sculptures from park

Town forces Okotoks artist to remove sculptures from park

Artist Gordon Mackey is beginning the process or removing about 100 art pieces from along the Sheep River pathways.
Nanton grain elevators need your vote to win $50,000

Nanton grain elevators need your vote to win $50,000

Historic grain elevators south of Okotoks are a finalist in the National Trust for Canada’s Next Great Save competition. 
DATEBOOK: Family Scavenger Hunt at Okotoks Museum

DATEBOOK: Family Scavenger Hunt at Okotoks Museum

Explore current exhibitions in an engaging and accessible way through a free drop-in program on Saturday, April 27.
FOOTHILLS Magazine: Repair Cafés breathe new life into items

FOOTHILLS Magazine: Repair Cafés breathe new life into items

An Okotoks volunteer says the intent of Repair Cafés goes back to the three R's — reduce, reuse, recycle
Rise in education levy means higher property tax bill in Okotoks

Rise in education levy means higher property tax bill in Okotoks

Okotoks homeowners will be paying an extra $130 as the provincial government has increased the education requisition.
Alberta introduces municipal political parties

Alberta introduces municipal political parties

The Government of Alberta announced a series of sweeping changes today to legislation regulating municipal government and elections, including formally introducing political parties at the municipal level and giving the province more power to overrule bylaws and remove elected councillors. 
Beloved burrito spot in Diamond Valley closes

Beloved burrito spot in Diamond Valley closes

After 11 years in business, Motoburrito has served its last burrito, according to owner Claudette Macgregor.
Parking bans coming north of Milligan on Friday

Parking bans coming north of Milligan on Friday

The Town of Okotoks has declared the next round of parking bans for April 26.
Foothills youth, have your say on mental health

Foothills youth, have your say on mental health

A short survey by the Network, formerly Foothills Children's Wellness Network, is collecting youth perspectives on mental health and wellness.
Study ranks Alberta as third highest UFO hotspot nationwide

Study ranks Alberta as third highest UFO hotspot nationwide

Alberta has had almost 700 UFO sightings
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