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Fostering meaningful matches in the community

Fostering meaningful matches in the community

Step up to the plate as a mentor and you never know who’s going to be your match.
Veteran one of first in Field of Honour

Veteran one of first in Field of Honour

An Okotoks man who proudly served his country overseas chose never to speak of his war experience. Thomas John Lucey (John) fought in the First World War.
Town forges ahead on downtown development

Town forges ahead on downtown development

Downtown Okotoks could see a plaza, more green landscaping and mid-rise buildings in the future. A draft of the Downtown Urban Design Master Plan was approved in principle by town council on Oct. 30.
Oilers raise $3300 for family of Tara Roe

Oilers raise $3300 for family of Tara Roe

At tonight's Okotoks Oilers game Zach Roe, husband of Tara Roe, accompanied by his children Lennon and Louis, as well as Tara's parents Brenda and Mark Smith and sister Tami Spiropoulos, was presented with $3,300 worth of Sobeys gift cards by Oilers
Faces of the Foothills - Robin Thibodeau

Faces of the Foothills - Robin Thibodeau

Anybody who wandered into the Elks Lodge during the Wizarding World of Okotoks event on Oct.
Charges laid against suspect in police car ramming

Charges laid against suspect in police car ramming

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of the suspect in the ramming of two police vehicles at Walmart last week.
Radio host making career move

Radio host making career move

There’s a new face in the Okotoks Chamber of Commerce office. Jayme Hall has taken on the role of executive director for the Okotoks and District Chamber of Commerce as of Nov. 8. Hall comes from the Eagle 100.
Residents looking for action, attention from new council

Residents looking for action, attention from new council

Okotoks council was sworn in last week, and some say the experience at the table will be of benefit to the town, so long as council listens to its residents. There was a full house in Okotoks council chambers on Oct.
Family, friends remember Tara Roe

Family, friends remember Tara Roe

Remembered as a loving mother, loyal friend and caring teacher, Tara Roe’s passing left a void for many in the community. “Tara was a one-of-a-kind person to me,” said her husband Zach.
Number of immigrants rising steadily

Number of immigrants rising steadily

Federal census data released last week shows more immigrants are choosing to live in the Foothills. In Okotoks, 3,695 immigrants call the town home, with 860 arriving between 2011 and 2016.
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