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The Town of Okotoks is adding its voice to a call for the provincial governments to change funding models for policing in Alberta to put rural municipalities on the same footing as towns and cities.

The trial of a man accused of shooting and wounding two dogs with arrows was delayed for a second time last week.

Some Okotoks area students have put in plenty of sweat equity — and raised cash — to build a pair of homes. They did it with plenty of heart in an effort to help a pair of Mexican families.

Turner Valley’s library has become a focal point in a major financial institution’s search for a place to set up an ATM in the community, but Town and library staff say the facility is not ideal.

Rural crime rates continue to climb and Albertans are ready to see a change in policy, increased police presence and tougher laws to bring an end to it. “It’s getting frustrating,” said MD of Foothills resident Dave Greyland.

Food truck vendors will have to wait at least another year to see any changes to policies in Okotoks that limit when they can set up in town. Council voted on Feb.

Some Okotoks residents are speaking out against a mobile communications tower proposed at Crystal Ridge Golf Club, citing negative impacts to health and property values.

Okotokians got a first-hand look last week at the United Conservative Party’s priorities, which include repealing the carbon tax, and diversifying and restoring the economy.

Albertans are warned to watch out for online investment scams as too-good-to-be-true opportunities surface in the province.

Job seekers will have the opportunity to connect with employers and see what Okotoks-area businesses have to offer. McBride Career Group is hosting its ninth annual Career and Employment Expo at the Foothills Centennial Centre on March 8 from 1 p.m.