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Family hoping to stay in Canada

Family hoping to stay in Canada

An Okotoks resident is worried he and his family will be forced to move because of what he feels is a technicality in immigration laws. Guillermo Rojas Vertiz Cervantes, who has lived in Okotoks since 2015, said his family may have to leave.
Mail stolen from Blackie post office

Mail stolen from Blackie post office

RCMP are asking for the public's help in connection to mailboxes being broken into earlier this month in Blackie. Sometime between 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 and 2:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov.
Postal workers legislated back to duties

Postal workers legislated back to duties

Rural and suburban mail carriers were back at work Tuesday morning in Okotoks as they and their counterparts across Canada were legislated back to work to end a nearly 40-day rotating strike.
Worry dolls a worldwide blessing

Worry dolls a worldwide blessing

Two seniors with a love for knitting are making Christmas magical for children locally and internationally this year.
Need for privacy drives renovation

Need for privacy drives renovation

Okotoks area residents now have the privacy they need when facing medical emergencies that land them in urgent care.
Menswear store owner integral in town's early years

Menswear store owner integral in town's early years

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.
Angels required to help those in need

Angels required to help those in need

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.
Teacher stands in support of past students

Teacher stands in support of past students

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.
Residents should be prepared for wildfires

Residents should be prepared for wildfires

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.
Town investing in affordable housing

Town investing in affordable housing

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.
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