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By Val Thom and Emmie Jenkins Did summer provide you with happy memories for the fall? It was mostly the art of balancing ‘smoky hot’ with unusually cool days, and for me the cooler days were used to get the chores done……………unless you escaped to the

A new trend in some local schools is helping to ease students into the often-dreaded return to class. Students are being invited to Meet the Teacher before classes officially begin to make the beginning of the year just a little easier to handle.

Two-and-a-half years and three trial dates later, a dog maiming case is still at a standstill. On Aug. 22 a warrant was issued for Justin Lefthand, who faces four charges of animal cruelty when he didn’t appear for his trial in Turner Valley.

A small-town atmosphere, family-oriented feel, parks spaces, public safety and shopping are among the reasons residents are happy to live in Okotoks.

Dry conditions are forcing southern Alberta ranchers to make some tough decisions.

The summer has been a chance to meet with friends, family and, if you are in politics, get out and greet the constituents for an up-and-coming election.

If there’s anything that makes getting aging worthwhile, it’s the opportunity to share experiences and expertise with younger generations. That’s how Capt.

An Okotoks councillor is looking for a second term representing municipalities at the provincial level. Coun.

Inventory levels have reached record highs on the Okotoks real estate market with few buyers willing to take the leap. According to the mid-year forecast report put out by the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB) on Aug.

An innovative tiny home development could be making its way into Okotoks’ Kinsmen Park by 2020.