Local News

Okotoks area residents now have the privacy they need when facing medical emergencies that land them in urgent care.

He may have moved his business three times, but a former Okotoks mayor didn’t let anything get the better of him – even a devastating fire.

There’s always a need for neighbourhood angels to watch over the community. The Town of Okotoks is looking for volunteers for its Adopt a Sidewalk program.

A movement to recognize men’s health issues may be declining, but one Okotoks teacher has a stiff upper lip to keep the message alive.

A wildfire threat in the spring turned out not to be as serious as first expected, but the MD of Foothills is considering lessons learned and encouraging its residents to become FireSmart.

Okotoks council is prepared to invest in affordable housing initiatives in town. Councillors voted unanimously on Nov. 13 to support the recommendations of the Town’s Affordable Housing Task Force.

More than 11 months and one byelection since former Ward 1 trustee Jeannine Tucker was disqualified, Foothills School Division is going to court to determine when and how to fill the vacant seat.

Okotoks residents are invited to have a front-row seat during this year’s budget deliberations. The Town’s annual budget meetings are Nov. 20, 21 and 22 in council chambers.

Okotoks lit up once again for the holiday season with fire pits, hot chocolate, sweet treats, and spectacles for the family. The large Christmas tree at the Olde Towne Okotoks plaza was lit and carols were sung.

A friend of the murdered Laurie Boyd, who started a belated letter campaign to stop Boyd’s killer from getting paroled, is pleased to hear the killer will remain behind bars.