Local News

Celebrating Canada Day in a new home means the world to a Syrian family in Okotoks.

More than a decade ago while working in High River, I got a call from a guy telling me he and his Okotoks buddy had just done the 125km Death Race in Grande Cache.

There’s more help available for homeowners looking to go green. The Province launched its residential and commercial solar program on June 21, aimed at helping businesses and families install solar panels and conserve energy.

After nearly one year of vacancy, the Town has filled a key position. Quincy Brown, who comes from the Calgary Regional Partnership, started his journey as Okotoks’ economic development manager on June 12.

Future planning, downtown development and strong community ties are at the forefront of an Okotoks councillor's campaign as she enters the mayoral race.

A rescue dog is going to receive some much-needed medical attention thanks to 47 Foothills ladies.

Open spaces and a large gymnasium with plenty of room to play are the hallmark features in a kindergarten to Grade 9 school planned outside Okotoks’ north border.

Crumbling buildings and unmarked gravesites north of Okotoks mark a piece of Foothills area history many residents have no idea exists.

Three people have been charged and stolen property recovered after arrests made on June 14.

A Foothills park has received a boost in membership thanks to the installation of a disc golf course. The Calgary Disc Golf Club spent the last year-and-a-half building a new 18-hole course in Lloyd Park, south of Red Deer Lake School.