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Oilfields student a natural-born leader

Oilfields student a natural-born leader

Considered a leader among her peers, the future looks bright for an Oilfields High School graduand ready to fly the coop.
State of emergency called off for Foothills

State of emergency called off for Foothills

A local state of emergency for the MD of Foothills has been rescinded. As of 9 a.m.
Wildfire moving toward Foothills

Wildfire moving toward Foothills

MD of Foothills residents are advised to be vigilant as a forest fire creeps into the northwest boundary of the municipality. As of 4 p.m.
Crews battle fire near Highway 549

Crews battle fire near Highway 549

Fire crews from Foothills and Okotoks responded to a fire on a rural property east of Millarville, around 12:45 p.m. Friday . The flames moves northeast through the property, south of Highway 549 near 135th St.
Man devastated after rare dogs go missing

Man devastated after rare dogs go missing

The owner of two rare dogs continues his frantic search for his companions after they went missing from his farm southwest of Okotoks while he was home earlier this month.
Updated: Crews battle grass fire near Crystal Ridge

Updated: Crews battle grass fire near Crystal Ridge

333Fire crews are currently battling a fire in the wooded area downhill from Crystal Ridge. Reports came in around 5:03 p.m. on May 23 of light smoke on the hillside south of Crystal Ridge.
Emergency services push preparedness

Emergency services push preparedness

Okotoks' various emergency services were out for the Town's first Emergency Preparedness Day on May 12, giving visitors a hands-on look the men and women who give a helping hand when a crisis strikes.
Pilot for trash pickup easier to swallow

Pilot for trash pickup easier to swallow

Mountainview residents are feeling a little more comfortable with the Town’s biweekly pick-up pilot with changes made, though they say the program is still unsettling.
MD sets sights on protecting Lloyd Park

MD sets sights on protecting Lloyd Park

Concerns over traffic and abuse of Lloyd Park have the MD of Foothills looking for ways to block access to non-community members.
Graduand rose to acting challenges

Graduand rose to acting challenges

An Okotoks area actor never mails it in when she is on the stage. However, a couple of times this year, Kiana Rose had to male it in for her performances with the Alberta High School of Fine Arts.
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