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The woman who took in two dogs maimed by arrows said it is aggravating the accused in the case could not be in court last week. Justin Lefthand was to go on trial Aug. 23 for allegedly shooting two puppies with arrows more than a year ago.

After a seven-year battle, a daycare facility destined for Drake Landing will open in a different location. In 2010, a development permit filed by Kid’s Stop Children’s Centre was approved to build a facility at 119 Drake Landing Loop.

One hour and 52 minutes. That’s how long Mike Olfert had to wait to arrive at a hospital after being stung by a hornet at his acreage south of Okotoks.

A new provincial party is trying to gain a following with one main political goal – separation. The Western Independence Party of Alberta is on the hunt for signatures in support of officially registering the party within the next six months.

Recent graffiti sprees have Okotoks RCMP looking to the public for help finding suspects.

A High River man has been found dead Sunday morning after going missing the night prior while swimming with friends in the Highwood River.

Life is a carousel for the members of the Millarville Musical Ride.

Transparency and fiscal responsibility are two key issues for an Okotoks town council candidate. Jesse Krsa is filing his intent to run for council in the upcoming municipal election on Oct. 16.

Volunteerism is strong among the senior population, according to Alberta’s minister of housing and seniors. Minister Lori Sigurdson was in Okotoks on Aug. 16 to have tea with residents at Sandstone Lodge.

Okotoks RCMP are reminding drivers and cyclists alike to stay safe on roads in town after recently responding to two collisions between vehicles and bikes in one day. Okotoks RCMP Sgt.