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Detachment commander fitting into town

Detachment commander fitting into town

There’s a new chief in town. Staff sergeant Zane Semaniuk joined the Okotoks RCMP as detachment commander in September, after the position had been vacant for nearly a year.
Students packing joy for those in need

Students packing joy for those in need

Staff and students at a junior high school are gearing up for their busiest week of the year. St.
Looking to grow beyond the horse

Looking to grow beyond the horse

A famed equestrian facility is looking toward future growth. Spruce Meadows is looking at expanding its facilities and offering more to the public, including professional soccer, a commercial district and a boutique hotel and convention centre.
Food bank meeting needs of the region

Food bank meeting needs of the region

At a time when images of starving people fill television screens, a Foothills organization is trying to feed its own residents.
Officers kept busy with dogs, drunks in early days

Officers kept busy with dogs, drunks in early days

Police officers in Black Diamond’s early years were kept busy with dogs, drunks and speeding motorists, according to town history.
Family set to stay in Canada

Family set to stay in Canada

An Okotoks resident who feared he would have to leave the country received a near last-day extension to his work permit. Guillermo Rojas Vertiz Cervantes, who has lived in Okotoks since 2015 with his wife and two children, got word on Nov.
Community raising money for young cancer patient

Community raising money for young cancer patient

An Okotoks family is inviting the community to help a young boy fight cancer. Tanner Swaby was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkins lymphoma in mid-October.
Tax increase could be lower than expected

Tax increase could be lower than expected

Okotoks residents may see a lower tax increase than expected in 2019. Town council met from Nov. 20 to Nov. 22 to deliberate the proposed 2019 budget and hear presentations from Town departments.
New bridge makes pedestrian access easier

New bridge makes pedestrian access easier

More than 50 people braved wintry weather to show their appreciation for a new footbridge in town and support for the Boyd family.
Bridge provides alternate access to park

Bridge provides alternate access to park

Sheep River Park is easier to access for residents on its south side. The Town of Okotoks has opened its water treatment plant bridge, which extends from the escarpment behind Woodhaven Drive down to the park pathway beside the treatment plant.
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