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Church's drive helps stock food bank's shelves

Church's drive helps stock food bank's shelves

An Okotoks-area church has shown plenty of faith in the community and its congregation in helping to feed those going through hard times.
RCMP investigating car thefts near Okotoks

RCMP investigating car thefts near Okotoks

RCMP are seeking two suspects in relation to six motor vehicle thefts from two properties northeast of Okotoks. Of the six, five have been recovered – four near Okotoks and one in northwest Calgary with the assistance of Calgary Police.
Okotoks trustee seeks re-election after 10-month leave

Okotoks trustee seeks re-election after 10-month leave

The incumbent Okotoks trustee for the Foothills School Division is seeking re-election despite being on leave for nearly a year. At least for now.
Race heats up for Okotoks council

Race heats up for Okotoks council

There will be 18 candidates for town council and two for mayor on the ballot for Okotoks in next month’s municipal election. Current Coun. Carrie Fischer filed nomination papers on Sept. 18 to run for top seat against Mayor Bill Robertson in the Oct.
MD sees 14 nominations for council

MD sees 14 nominations for council

There are five seats up for grabs on MD of Foothills council in next month’s municipal election. Larry Spilak in Division 6 and Suzanne Oel in Division 4 were acclaimed after no one stepped forward to challenge their seats at the council table.
SUV crashes into Okotoks Freshii

SUV crashes into Okotoks Freshii

Okotoks restaurant owners got an application they won't soon forget Friday morning. Emergency crews were left to clean up after an SUV jumped the curb and drove into the front window of the Okotoks Freshii location on Sept. 15.
Murder victim's family furious over day parole appeal

Murder victim's family furious over day parole appeal

Members of an Okotoks' murder victim's family are furious her killer will be allowed to make trips to Calgary.
Park sees successful first season

Park sees successful first season

It’s been a successful start for a Foothills entertainment and education facility. Granary Road, an “edutainment” park located just south of Red Deer Lake at 112 Street W and 242 Avenue, opened to the public in mid-July.
Okotoks businesses getting dementia training

Okotoks businesses getting dementia training

When Margaret Sawatzky was diagnosed with dementia in June 2016, her husband Aubrey and the rest of their family didn’t know what all would come next. The one thing they wanted was to keep her at home as long as possible.
Paying it forward on horseback

Paying it forward on horseback

Pay it forward, what a great name for a horse. What an even better way to help an association, which gives special needs students an opportunity to ride horses.
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