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Plenty of interest at 10th annual career expo

Plenty of interest at 10th annual career expo

Hundreds of career and employment hopefuls could be found at the Foothills Centennial Centre last week, with 44 employers there to see them. The gathering wasn’t happenstance, but the 10th annual career expo held by McBride Career Group (MCG).
Tourism association sees strong start

Tourism association sees strong start

Bringing attention to the Foothills as a tourism destination has become the priority of a new association. The Foothills Tourism Association held its inaugural conference on March 4 at Granary Road.
Okotoks business hours questioned

Okotoks business hours questioned

Stores in the downtown core are closing their doors too soon, and not opening them often enough, said an Okotoks development manager.
Chants get heard at library

Chants get heard at library

A former Okotokian returns to her past hometown every weekend to spread good vibrations throughout the community.
Former manse inspires writer

Former manse inspires writer

After months of dead ends, an Okotoks woman collected enough history and anecdotes about a former manse to pen a 47-page book.
Program bowls over pair of friends

Program bowls over pair of friends

A 35-year-old man is going to knock down a few pins with his family to help an organization that gave him a little brother. “We definitely don’t bowl,” said Dan Flynn with a laugh.
Speeders keeping county officers busy

Speeders keeping county officers busy

Speeding raced to the top in regards to tickets issued by Foothills County peace officers. “Speeding is by far the most common ticket that we are issuing,” said Sgt. Darlene Roblin Protective Services co-ordinator for Foothills Patrol.
Options and opportunities to further your education

Options and opportunities to further your education

Gas prices in Okotoks for Tuesday

Gas prices in Okotoks for Tuesday

Update: Foothills sets Okotoks school boundary

Update: Foothills sets Okotoks school boundary

An Okotoks mother plans to use an appeal system to keep her children at the K-Grade 9 Westmount School next year after the Foothills School Division revised its boundaries due to the opening of Meadow Ridge School in the fall.
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