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Going through cancer treatments is never comfortable, but the High River Community Cancer Centre is one step closer to making its patients feel a little more at ease. The High River District Health Care Foundation announced on Feb.

It may be a big part of Okotoks’ identity, but now the Okotoks Erratic is receiving worldwide attention and is being recognized as one of the world’s 500 most significant cultural sites.

A national child care company is putting down roots in Okotoks, with a new facility expected to open later this year. Construction should be finished on the 9,000 square foot Kids & Company day care centre at Westmount Centre by August.

The Town is once again looking to recognize influential residents who have helped make Okotoks a better place. The third annual Okotoks Hall of Fame Awards nominations opened up on Feb. 1 and will close on March 31.

Thieves who targeted a downtown business last week left empty handed thanks to steps the store’s owner took to protect herself. At 3:45 a.m. on Feb.

Annexation talks between the Town of Okotoks and the MD of Foothills have gone into mediation to resolve issues where the two have not been able to agree after months of discussion.

Some of Okotoks’ brightest young leaders destined for big futures will get a chance to be recognized for their early accomplishments.

An Okotoks man is facing charges in connection with several break-ins to businesses in and around Okotoks. On Jan. 27 Okotoks RCMP executed a search warrant and recovered items stolen during the break-ins.

Dunbow and Heritage Heights area residents are joining together to voice their concerns over a proposed 2,600 home development.

With a vibrant economy and positive demographics, Okotoks had everything the owners of Why Weight were looking for when planning their new business.