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Rec centre taking some heat over snow removal

Rec centre taking some heat over snow removal

The Okotoks Recreation Centre has taken some heat recently on social media for what some residents claim is poorly-executed snow removal in the parking lot.
International Women’s Day returning to town

International Women’s Day returning to town

The Okotoks United Church and the Rowan House Society are teaming up for another International Women’s Day celebration on March 8.
Optimist Club coming to Okotoks

Optimist Club coming to Okotoks

Okotoks is getting an Optimist Club, joining the ranks of High River, Calgary, Red Deer and almost 3,000 other clubs in over 20 countries.
Rural communities struggle to access rape kits

Rural communities struggle to access rape kits

Members of the community have expressed concern over the lack of support within Okotoks for victims of sexual assault.
Okotokians saving lives with AEDs

Okotokians saving lives with AEDs

Two lives were saved in the last month thanks to knowledgeable bystanders and the availability of defibrillators. At the Feb.
Students don’t debate going to Oxford

Students don’t debate going to Oxford

Who has the better rowing crew – Oxford or Cambridge? It’s a debate that’s been going on for nearly two centuries.
Late French Immersion deadline approaching

Late French Immersion deadline approaching

The final public presentation has been made, now all that is needed is the registrants signature on the dotted-line for Late French Immersion to start at École Percy Pegler School in the fall.
County contributes to hub of Blackie community

County contributes to hub of Blackie community

Foothills County has made a commitment to help one of its small-town schools and hamlets. County council approved spending $500,000 at its Feb.
County getting some bucks from Lexin

County getting some bucks from Lexin

Foothills County will receive more than $450,000 in owed taxes from the financial receiver for a bankrupt resource company.
Search for gas money led to Maurice incident

Search for gas money led to Maurice incident

A man shot in the wrist after rummaging through vehicles for loose change for gas money at a property just outside of Okotoks— an incident that sparked national attention — was sentenced to time served in custody.
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