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Millarville may get Grade 9s back

Millarville may get Grade 9s back

Foothills School Division trustees will decide whether to revive Grade 9 at Millarville Community School for the fall of 2020. Trustees approved a motion on Jan.
Sharp-eyed mom rescues daughter’s dog

Sharp-eyed mom rescues daughter’s dog

It was a few hard days’ nights and an Okotoks woman was working like a dog, but she finally found her daughter’s pet.
New school boundaries a concern

New school boundaries a concern

Some Cimarron area residents are concerned their neighbourhood will be split if Foothills School Division’s proposed boundary changes for the fall of 2019 proceed.
Young candidate looks to future with NDP

Young candidate looks to future with NDP

An Okotoks resident in policy studies at Mount Royal University has a tough test ahead of him. That is, running as the NDP candidate in the Highwood constituency in the upcoming provincial election.
Charges laid in phony American $100 bill scheme

Charges laid in phony American $100 bill scheme

The American dollar just isn't worth what it used to be. Okotoks RCMP has arrested a 31-year-old man with possession of counterfeit American money after a Jan. 1-18 investigation of phony money being used at the Aldersyde Petro Canada.
School hosts Internet safety seminars

School hosts Internet safety seminars

Nationally recognized expert on social media and online safety, Paul Davis, is returning to Okotoks with two additional seminars at Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School following a workshop he gave in December. Davis returns to STS on Jan.
Okotoks runner going to the dogs

Okotoks runner going to the dogs

While exercising your dog is an important part of pet ownership, many struggle giving their canine-friend the right amount. Rachel Crocker of Canine Cardio aims to change that with her custom dog running service.
Okotoks ranked second for sustainable spending

Okotoks ranked second for sustainable spending

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has ranked Okotoks as the second most fiscally responsible Alberta municipality.
Students parking results in permits

Students parking results in permits

A permit will soon be needed for those wanting to park on a crescent near Foothills Composite High School. Okotoks town council passed a motion for the use of parking permits for Cimarron Crescent at its Jan.
Town’s gateway named after former mayor

Town’s gateway named after former mayor

One of Okotoks’ most northern roads was named after a former mayor and active member of the community. Harold Banister immigrated to Canada with his family in 1884.
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