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Ride to Conquer cancer raises millions to fight disease

Ride to Conquer cancer raises millions to fight disease

The thoughts and memories of family powered an Okotoks resident on a grueling ride through the Foothills this weekend.
RCMP, Oilers partner for eye-opening drug program

RCMP, Oilers partner for eye-opening drug program

There's no way to sugar coat the grim reality of life on the streets of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.
Teen continues making a difference abroad

Teen continues making a difference abroad

A third trip overseas to help those in need added fuel to a local teen’s passion for volunteerism. Gabby Gibbs spent the first three weeks of July in Livingstone, Zambia, where she worked in a kindergarten classroom at a pre-primary school.
All-Stars coming together for kids

All-Stars coming together for kids

A line-up of all-stars is coming out to help raise awareness for a children’s charitable organization.
Vehicle chase ends with grass fire, three arrests

Vehicle chase ends with grass fire, three arrests

A police chase that began in Calgary ended with three arrests and a grass fire near Vulcan last week. At around 2:30 a.m. on Aug.
Lost treasure found in local lake

Lost treasure found in local lake

Residents who have lost items in the water at Crystal Shores Lakes may have a way to retrieve their treasures.
Okotkos emergency doctor named family physician of the year

Okotkos emergency doctor named family physician of the year

If you ask Dr. John Hagens how he was named the Family Physician of the Year, he’ll tell you he was just taking one for the team.
Stolen truck, trailer returned to business

Stolen truck, trailer returned to business

RCMP were able to recover a truck and cargo trailer stolen from a business just north of High River, thanks in part to an alert motorist earlier this week.
Vehicle strikes pedestrian at Clark Ave

Vehicle strikes pedestrian at Clark Ave

A young girl has been transported to Alberta Children's Hospital in stable condition with minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle in downtown Okotoks. At approximately 3 p.m., a vehicle traveling on McRae St.
UPDATED: Residents allowed to return home after gas leak

UPDATED: Residents allowed to return home after gas leak

Residents who were evacuated after a gas leak in Cimarron are allowed to return to their homes. Okotoks protective services director Scott Roberts said people returning to their homes are asked to open their windows to bring in fresh air.
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