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Bells to ring out over town

Bells to ring out over town

A 100-bell tribute to those who fought in the Great War will ring out over Okotoks on Sunday.
Council to open up in public this winter

Council to open up in public this winter

Okotoks councillors are getting candid in the public eye. The Council Community Connector Plan was approved on Oct. 22.
Locals outfit youth overseas for karate

Locals outfit youth overseas for karate

Nearly 100 children in the Dominican are practicing karate with a little help from some local hands.
A new Laurie Boyd Bridge in town

A new Laurie Boyd Bridge in town

After three months of construction, the new pedestrian bridge in Sheep River Park will open this week. The existing Laurie Boyd Bridge will be removed on Nov. 7.
Okotoks remembers its veterans

Okotoks remembers its veterans

Okotoks residents are ready to remember the fallen and those who have served their country with Remembrance Day ceremonies and events this Sunday. The annual Remembrance Day ceremony is Nov. 11 at the Pason Centennial Arena. Doors open at 9 a.m.
Driver exams getting an overhaul

Driver exams getting an overhaul

There are changes coming to driver testing in the new year, and a local agency hopes it won’t affect customer service. On Oct.
Society giving people a hand up

Society giving people a hand up

Sometimes the unexpected can leave a person struggling to make it through the month. That’s where the St. Vincent de Paul Society comes in. The charity, based out of St.
Ex-Stamp proud to be a mama’s boy

Ex-Stamp proud to be a mama’s boy

A two-time Grey Cup champion wasn’t afraid to tell a bunch of guys over breakfast he calls his mom every day. After all, former Calgary Stampeder linebacker/DB Keon Raymond’s mother pulling her family out of its St.
Town continuing to monitor deer population

Town continuing to monitor deer population

Another deer count is in the books, but it still isn’t enough data for the Town to determine a course of action. Volunteers took to Okotoks streets and pathways on Sept.
Municipalities fight for more tax revenue

Municipalities fight for more tax revenue

Legalizing cannabis means tax revenue from sales, but Alberta municipalities are concerned the government’s funding model won’t bring dollars back to the towns and cities implementing bylaws.
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