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Division to pursue Late French Immersion in Okotoks

Division to pursue Late French Immersion in Okotoks

Late-entry French Immersion at École Percy Pegler School took another step to becoming a reality for the start of the next school year.
Winter storm warning issued

Winter storm warning issued

Get ready for more snow. Environment Canada has issued a winter snowstorm warning in the MD of Foothills area as heavy snowfall is forecast to begin Wednesday afternoon.
Legendary cowboy topic of documentary

Legendary cowboy topic of documentary

From slave in the southern U.S. to respected cowboy and pioneer in Alberta’s early ranching days, John Ware’s life was a remarkable one.
RCMP investigating lacrosse association financial allegations

RCMP investigating lacrosse association financial allegations

The former president of the Okotoks Raiders Lacrosse Association said he called in an outside auditor and the RCMP after discovering money missing from the group’s bank account. The Raiders posted a statement on the group’s Facebook page on Jan.
MLA concerned over delay for farm safety rules

MLA concerned over delay for farm safety rules

Highwood’s MLA is calling out the provincial government for delays creating workplace safety regulations for farms required under provincial legislation passed two years ago.
Youth helping the homeless

Youth helping the homeless

Youth from St. James Parish are lacing up their walking shoes and raising funds to support the homeless. The St.
MD considering increased police presence

MD considering increased police presence

Increased levels of rural crime have prompted the MD of Foothills to plan a public meeting and entertain discussions with the RCMP.
MD becoming a county

MD becoming a county

Foothills residents will soon be calling their home a county. MD of Foothills council voted 6-1 on Feb. 7 to apply to the Province to change its name to Foothills County.
High River RCMP make arrest in vehicle theft

High River RCMP make arrest in vehicle theft

Police recovered a stolen vehicle and made one arrest Saturday afternoon following an investigation. On Saturday, Feb. 3 at approximately 1 p.m.
RCMP investigating MD mailbox mischief

RCMP investigating MD mailbox mischief

Police are investigating two separate incidents of mischief to mailboxes in the Foothills. Okotoks RCMP allege locks may have been cut on the separate mailboxes, located at the intersection of Brooks St.
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