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Owners reminded to leash dogs

Owners reminded to leash dogs

It may be tempting to let dogs run freely through the river valley, but owners are reminded to keep Fido on a leash.
Spray park expansion delayed

Spray park expansion delayed

A favourite hot-weather destination in Okotoks is about to double the fun. The spray park, located next to the Okotoks Recreation Centre parking lot, will be expanded at the end of this summer – behind the originally-proposed schedule.
Faces of the Foothills No. 12 - George Nielsen

Faces of the Foothills No. 12 - George Nielsen

George Nielsen has been a resident, volunteer, and baker in Black Diamond for the last 30 years.
UPDATED: ATM stolen from Okotoks bank branch

UPDATED: ATM stolen from Okotoks bank branch

Thieves left empty-handed after ripping an ATM from the wall at the TD Bank branch in Okotoks. At approximately 5 a.m.
Mother raising mental health awareness

Mother raising mental health awareness

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Schools ready to help evacuees

Schools ready to help evacuees

Foothills schools are ready to welcome students from Fort McMurray.
Foothills butts out vaping at schools

Foothills butts out vaping at schools

Foothills School Division has snuffed out any loopholes for vaping on any of its properties.
Community helps out Fort Mac families

Community helps out Fort Mac families

There's no place like home, but Okotoks is a great alternative for a pair of families evacuated from the wild fires of Fort McMurray.
Beauty queens build women's centre

Beauty queens build women's centre

A strong contingent of Okotoks-area residents and businesses are working to make a difference in the lives of women recovering from addiction.
Okotoks firefighters sign first agreement

Okotoks firefighters sign first agreement

After six years of negotiations, Okotoks firefighters have signed an agreement to unionize under the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF). The first collective agreement for Okotoks firefighters was ratified on March 28.
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