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From band to sewing for guest teacher

From band to sewing for guest teacher

Variety is the spice of life.
Helping parents of trans youth

Helping parents of trans youth

Family, support and love are key to supporting trans youths.
Rookie teacher grew up at Oilfields

Rookie teacher grew up at Oilfields

A rookie teacher is making her mark at the school where she used to run down the hallways to keep up with her dad.
Small downtown street named after mill manager

Small downtown street named after mill manager

One of Okotoks’ lesser-known downtown roads was named after one of its more influential families. Daggett Street runs west from Veterans Way, behind McRae Street, eventually connecting to North Railway Street west of the Okotoks Museum and Archives.
Tracking device leads police to stolen taxi

Tracking device leads police to stolen taxi

A tracking device helped lead High River RCMP to recover a recently stolen taxi cab on the weekend. Staff Sgt.
Building a place for everyone to play

Building a place for everyone to play

Residents are invited to provide their feedback on a playground that would allow all children to have fun at the park. The Town of Okotoks is hosting a public session on March 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Third person charged in relation to rural firearm incident

Third person charged in relation to rural firearm incident

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.
MD to install stop sign at busy intersection

MD to install stop sign at busy intersection

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.
Town updating speed limit signs

Town updating speed limit signs

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.
Epilepsy doesn't stop Okotoks resident

Epilepsy doesn't stop Okotoks resident

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