Local Arts and Culture

Vick Maan was elected as president of the Okotoks Arts Council in late February, taking the reins from Dale Fea to lead in creating and maintaining a vibrant arts culture while fostering collaborative friendships across the Foothills.

Kyle Rozendal said he was doing well in the reality television show before he was told to leave. A press release from Big Brother Canada states Rozendal and another contestant were sent home due to "behaviour which is not tolerated in the Big Brother house." The show ended production March 24 in light of developments in Ontario on the fight against COVID-19.

Chantal Beaulne worked as a storyboard revisionist on the action-adventure series Carmen Sandiego for its first two seasons.

Musicians are faced with no income after the Province restricted social gatherings, forcing the cancellation of their shows.

Okotoks Celtic rockers will tap your feet and have your Irish eyes a smilin'

The Beneath the Arch Concert Series is refunding rush tickets for the Weber Brothers concert after postponing the show in light of COVID-19.

Holy Trinity Academy performing arts students have taken on the timeless musical Once on This Island.

Singer/songwriter George Canyon will defend the book From the Ashes, written by Canadian Metis-Cree author Jesse Thistle, in the CBC Canada Reads competition March 16-19.

Ursula Sherwood is among the 36 talented musicians who will perform in the Foothills Philharmonic Orchestra's winter concert next weekend.

Elissa Wall shares her personal story of stolen innocence while living in a polygamous sect.