Local News

Okotoks RMCP have laid charges against a third person in relation to a firearms and tresspass complaint at a rural residence near town last month. The charges stem from a Feb.

Residents in the Heritage Pointe area will have to come a stop at a busy intersection in the future. MD of Foothills council voted unanimously to put a stop sign at the T-intersection of 72 Street E and 226 Avenue at its public meeting Feb.

Drivers entering Okotoks will soon be met with new signs outlining local speed limits in town. New signs will be installed at all road entrances to town stating local speed limits are 40 kilometres per hour unless otherwise indicated.

Being diagnosed with epilepsy hasn’t stopped a local athlete from pursuing her dream, despite health challenges.

An Irish family was shocked to see extravagant North American celebrations on St. Patrick’s Day when it immigrated to Canada nine years ago.

Encana employees gave the Okotoks Food Bank reason to celebrate last week. The food bank received a cheque for $15,350 from the Encana environmental health and safety team March 6. The donation was from a live auction during a staff function.

Foothills residents will have to go to more lengths to have large burns approved in the future. MD council is reviewing its policies for burning permits for large-scale projects.

The Alberta Court of Appeal turned down a request by an Okotoks resident who had sought to have the approval of a multi-family residential complex on McRae Street overturned.

Students from the Foothills School Division are taking full advantage of a unique trade deal with France.

A Millarville area student was able to stay at home and get a head start on his university education.