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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.

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.

The MD of Foothills is looking for an efficient way to deal with a growing number of applications to open event centres in the Foothills.

Participating in the Terry Fox run this weekend was never in doubt for an Okotoks woman. It was an obligation. “I have to — for both Terrys,” said Robin Platz. “The Terry Fox run was such a big part of my husband’s life.

After 22 years on council, Okotoks’ mayor isn’t ready to call it a day. Mayor Bill Robertson announced last week his intention to seek a third term in the position.

There will be a new person heading up the Foothills School Division after the October election. Christine Pretty, the division’s chairwoman, won’t run for re-election as the Millarville-Red Deer Lake area trustee.

It’s tough to tie down a time to study when combining rodeo and academics. However, Grade 12 student Sawyer Eirikson and three other rodeo athletes are able to head down the road with the help of an alternative high school in Okotoks.

Women are invited for a day of inspiration and education in Okotoks. The Okotoks Women’s Conference will take place at the Okotoks Recreation Centre on Sept. 23.

A local family learned first-hand the affects of dementia as they watched a loved one slip away earlier this year. Paul Orritt, who was the pastor of St.

Six MD of Foothills councillors intend to run for re-election next month. Ted Mills, Division 7 councillor, announced his retirement from the council table this summer, but the remaining six councillors are all seeking another term.