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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.

Another season of swallows has passed, and the Town’s nest box program has been deemed a success. For the third summer, the Town had volunteers checking in on nest boxes located around the outside perimeter of the off-leash park in Drake Landing.

There's new paint on the road at a busy Highway 7 intersection, but neighbouring residents say it's still not enough.

It's been a disappointing end of the season for the food bank community garden.

Going back to school can be one of the most expensive times of year for families, but some parents have tips to help not break the bank in August.

With election day just two months away, municipal leaders and former councillors weigh in on what it takes to run for council.

A High River woman who encouraged four teens to follow in her footsteps and engage in prostitution in exchange for drugs, alcohol and money will spend two years in jail.

A local woman’s crusade to help the homeless is expanding its scope.

It's rare deal to buy a home for $4,000, but it's a real opportunity at the Foothills Salvage Centre. The salvage centre is selling a mobile home donated by a Foothills resident for only $4,000.