Local News

A local woman was recognized in August for her contribution to the community. Darlene Johnson Brown was nominated for a Minister’s Senior Service Award for her volunteer work at The Heartland in Okotoks.

A search for a Foothills School Division superintendent of schools has begun. Trustees selected Piet Langstraat of Systemics Consulting Inc. on Sept.

The funds are in place for work to start on an inclusive playground at an Okotoks elementary school. Highwood MLA Wayne Anderson presented on Friday a $125,000 Community Facility Enhancement Program grant to the Dr.

A large butterfly nestled in Alberta flowers represents Okotoks youths’ commitment to their community — not to mention plenty of artistic talent.

A High River man took a break from visiting his toddler son at the Alberta Children’s Hospital to make sure to get some exercise in Okotoks. There was no way Jordie Mifflin was going to miss the Foothills Outrun Rare Fun Run on Saturday.

A former Foothills School Division trustee is considering making a run for a seat she was disqualified from in December.

Just how many deer are in town is a question to which many residents would like the answer. The Town of Okotoks is taking on its second deer count in an attempt to nail down an approximate number of the four-legged creatures in town.

A physically and emotionally grueling weekend can be made easier when you’re doing it with your sisters. Especially when it’s in honour of your father.

A new partnership between Okotoks and the MD of Foothills will mean more efficient enforcement on boundary roads.

Starting kindergarten can be nerve-wracking for some young students, but others are excited to meet new friends and take on a new adventure. Sophia Kibala is one of the latter.