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The first graduating class at St. Francis of Assisi Academy deserves a nice break this summer after three years of being leaders in the school.

The newly formed Okotoks Ratepayers Community Group informed Okotoks town council of its intention to submit petitions addressing the tiny homes project and the provincial water situation.

Chief the German Shepherd rides with his human, David Rem on his Kawasaki Vulcan down 338 Avenue north of Okotoks on June 12. The duo is often spotted around town taking advantage of the good riding weather. (Photo by Brent Calver/Western Wheel)

There are no borders when it comes to music. Sweet sounds are to be shared. A group of Holy Trinity Academy band students made the trip to Cuba over the Easter break to share music, culture and laughs.

Foothills Search and Rescue (FSAR) is celebrating the completion of its new command post, which will be used in future searches and training.

With tick season in full swing, a thriving local deer population and Lyme disease on the rise in Canada, tick bite prevention and treatment awareness takes priority.

Western Wheel photo journalist Brent Calver received first place for Best Photo Essay for his work To Greener Pastures in the Canadian Community Newspapers awards (circulation more than 12,500).

One of the biggest days of the year is fast approaching, with the Okotoks Parade and Children’s Festival expecting to see thousands of people. The theme for this year’s parade on June 15 is Celebrating 50 Years. The parade begins at 11 a.m.

The parents of a young boy who died from a dangerous strain of E. coli four years ago are using the tragedy to ensure others are living life to the Max.

The recycling crisis sweeping Canada has been slow to bury Okotoks, with 95 per cent of recyclables received through the Eco Centre being processed or sold to buyers, but future revenue is at risk.