Okotokians looking to send their condolences to the Royal Family are now able to do so at the municipal centre
A book of condolences for the late Queen Elizabeth II will be available for signing from Sept. 13-16 as well as Sept. 19, the day of Her Majesty's funeral. Visitors are invited to attend from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. to sign the book.
This comes amid the 10-day mourning period which began following the death of the Queen on Sept. 8 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.
Flags in Okotoks and around Foothills County have been lowered to half-mast for the time being as a sign of respect.
The Okotoks council meeting began Monday with a moment of silence as the Queen's portrait draped in black and a black flag stood in the background.
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Canada would mark the monarch's funeral with a federal holiday next Monday.
However, as most workers are regulated by the provincial government, the details on whether it will be a paid day-off for Albertans have yet to be determined.
