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It was supposed to be a one-year pilot project, but Foothills families will continue to benefit from a unique program thanks to the Parent Link Centre in High River.

A young woman was killed when she lost control of an SUV she was driving just east of the Dunbow Road and 80 Street intersection in the Davisburg area Monday morning. Emergency Medical Services from Okotoks arrived at the scene shortly before 8 a.m.

An organization that supports women and youth involved in the court and justice system is hosting the inspiration behind a popular book and TV series for a major fundraiser.

An economic decline resulted in a record number of job seekers at the Career and Employment Expo in Okotoks. The expo, held by McBride Career Group in partnership with the Town of Okotoks, has been running for seven years.

Speeding vehicles, too many cars and drivers shortcutting through residential neighbourhoods – Cimarron-area residents have a list of concerns about traffic in their community. Michelle Reid wants to make it easier to get in and out of her home.

Sure, hunters who brought prized antlers to be measured by provincial and North American judges last week were curious how they sized up.

The two private schools in the Okotoks area are taking an ‘if it’s not broke don’t fix it’ approach to its policies regarding sexual orientation and transgender students and staff at schools.

A new committee designed to help refugee families settling in town is taking shape. The Okotoks and District Refugee Support Committee has been formed and the group formalized its governance rules and guidelines at its second meeting on Feb. 25.

A group of local children made their mark in history as recording artists last week. Grade 3 and 6 students at St. Mary’s School made a CD recording of a new school song, titled the St. Mary’s Way, on Feb. 24.

A site for a new school on the north end of Okotoks is one step closer to being developed. MD of Foothills council approved a request from the Town of Okotoks and Wedderburn family to rezone 40-acres near 32 St. and 338 Ave.