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Residents urged to monitor water usage

Residents urged to monitor water usage

There’s no better way to cool off on a hot summer’s day than a dip in the backyard pool, but the Town is urging residents to conserve water during this summer’s heat waves.
Few docs taking new patients in Foothills

Few docs taking new patients in Foothills

While a new web service, Find a Doctor, aims to help Foothills residents struggling to find a physician, it also reveals a severe shortage of rural doctors. The website, www.calgaryareadocs.
Kids picnic a roar

Kids picnic a roar

Little ones are invited to bring their parents and their favourite teddies to Okotoks Family Resource Centre’s 12th annual Teddy Bear Picnic. The event will take place at the Murray Arena, in the Okotoks Recreation Centre, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Attention to detial secret to landscaping success

Attention to detial secret to landscaping success

KC Landscaping knows the secret to having the perfect green lawn and beautiful landscaping. It involves attention to detail and making certain their customers are happy with the quality of their work.
NDP wraps up first session

NDP wraps up first session

Alberta’s new NDP premier said the short spring session in the legislature broke ground leading the province in a new direction with changes to taxes, minimum wage and energy royalties.
MP leads ride to support camp

MP leads ride to support camp

The Cowboy Trail may be renowned for its unspoiled mountain and foothills vistas, but a group of bike riders will have a whole different reason to travel the road this month.
Legendary Alberta cattleman honoured

Legendary Alberta cattleman honoured

A pioneering cattleman, cowboy and western booster, George Lane’s place in the annals of Alberta’s history was cemented decades ago.
Fitness in full motion at popular club

Fitness in full motion at popular club

People come in all shapes and sizes when they walk into the facility selected as the Best Place to Exercise/Workout in the Western Wheel’s Best of the Foothills. They leave feeling better about themselves regardless of what the scales might say.
Mom serves up Okotoks' best

Mom serves up Okotoks' best

There’s nothing like mom’s cooking. Pho Hoai Vietnamese Beef Noodle House won a whopping 10 awards in the Western Wheel’s Best of the Foothills reader survey, including Best Restaurant in Okotoks.
Highwood cattle auction closes after 30 years

Highwood cattle auction closes after 30 years

A building that has served as a hub of commerce and friendship in the local cattle industry shut its doors Monday.
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