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Province continues population-based library funding

Province continues population-based library funding

Libraries in growing towns will continue to see per capita funding from the Province. The NDP have announced it will continue population-based funding for Alberta’s library.
Man accused in stabbing on bail

Man accused in stabbing on bail

A Morley man charged in a stabbing in Eden Valley has been released on bail and ordered to stay away from the reserve west of Longview. Malik Holloway was released on $3,000 no deposit bail June 21.
Okotokian inspired by Europe trip

Okotokian inspired by Europe trip

In April 2017 I had the opportunity to travel to Europe on a battlefield tour of Canadian battles during the First and Second World Wars ending at Vimy Ridge on its 100th anniversary.
Speakers stolen from family theatre company

Speakers stolen from family theatre company

Actors with a children's theatre company that had speakers stolen from their trailer prevented a performance disaster with some quick thinking.
Thieves take off with six dirt bikes

Thieves take off with six dirt bikes

Thieves took approximately $70,000 in dirt bikes at a Foothills area motorsports store.
Three-day party for Canada 150

Three-day party for Canada 150

Packing 150 years of celebration into one day isn’t enough so the Town of Okotoks will spend three days celebrating Canada Day this year.
Former Okotoks pet store owner charged

Former Okotoks pet store owner charged

The owner of a shuttered Okotoks pet store is now facing animal abuse charges. An SPCA investigation led to two charges being laid against Ty Marshall, the owner of Animal House, which closed in February.
Public schools' surplus going into classroom

Public schools' surplus going into classroom

The public school division’s budget will give parents a break in school fees, but that doesn’t mean moms and dads won’t have to pull out their chequebooks.
Diligent grad eyes future in politics

Diligent grad eyes future in politics

A decorated student-athlete is ready to turn the page towards a future in politics Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School senior Blaise Evelyn takes off for the nation’s capital for bilingual study at the University of Ottawa while undergoing a first-hand educ
Students helping to feed the hungry

Students helping to feed the hungry

Students at Westmount School have found a way to give a hand up to the hungry in their community. The school’s Little Free Pantries program was launched on June 21, by Grade 6 classes at Westmount School.
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