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Resident concerned over intersection safety

Resident concerned over intersection safety

The intersection of Crystal Ridge Drive and Milligan Drive remains a concern for community members, as claims of near misses with vehicles continue.
#WeRollWithBrad to Ottawa and back

#WeRollWithBrad to Ottawa and back

At 67 years old, a retired Mazeppa area trucker found himself back in his truck and on his way to Ottawa for the first time. For Brad Schell, trucking has been a major part of his life for the last 47 years.
Food service looking to expand marketing

Food service looking to expand marketing

While offering fresh, hot food and a familiar face is a pretty sweet deal for most elderly people in the community, Meals on Wheels has found itself at what may be an all-time low in orders.
Council moves forward with Arts and Learning Campus

Council moves forward with Arts and Learning Campus

Council approved a recommendation to explore funding, financing, and ownership options for the Okotoks Arts and Learning Campus at the Feb. 25 meeting. Preliminary conceptual plans for the campus were presented to council following the Jan.
Maurices moving on one year after ordeal

Maurices moving on one year after ordeal

An Okotoks man and his family are starting a new chapter after becoming national spokespeople for rural crime prevention when he was charged with weapon offences because of protecting his one-year-old daughter and his property south of town.
OAC Design a Jersey contest offers prizes

OAC Design a Jersey contest offers prizes

Eight youths will be awarded a total of $600 in gift cards at the Hometown Hockey event this weekend, and all they have to do is design a jersey or mascot.
Cadets tip wedges to their captain

Cadets tip wedges to their captain

You can get a whole lot more than leadership from a cadet squadron captain, including compassion. “When my dad passed two years ago Mr.
Spreading the BLISS, one business at a time

Spreading the BLISS, one business at a time

An Okotoks woman has created a shared space for women entrepreneurs to spread the BLISS. “BLISS was founded on high hopes and big dreams,” said Brittany Prete, owner of BLISS.
Nine-ball tournament hits sixth year

Nine-ball tournament hits sixth year

Another tourney pocketed for the Okotoks 8-Ball league. The first George Carey 9-Ball Tourney had a showing of 12 people six years ago. The sixth annual tournament drew 49 competitors and 90 dinner guests.
Artists embracing Hometown Hockey

Artists embracing Hometown Hockey

People from all walks of life are getting into the hockey spirit with Rogers Hometown Hockey visiting Okotoks Feb. 23-24 – artists included.
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