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A British graphic artist had his daily pattern disrupted when he received an email from some Canadian Grade 2 students last fall.

Whether Okotoks chooses to grow or keep the 30,000 population cap, the Calgary Regional Partnership will respect whatever council decides, but officials warned the Town will have to live with the consequences of its decision.

As the debate over Alberta’s regional plans continues, the Wildrose Alliance has a proposal it is touting as the right alternative.

A Turner Valley RCMP auxiliary constable has been honoured with a 2011 Alberta Solicitor General and Public Security Crime Prevention Award. Const.

Alberta’s Premier stated the provincial government may impose a regional plan if an agreement can’t be reached, but Foothills municipalities are adamant they want to decide their own fate.

Foothills MD residents are up in arms over four, 350-foot radio towers that could be erected near their homes south of Black Diamond.

When a new seniors assisted living facility under construction in Okotoks’ northwest opens next year it will be able to accommodate more residents than first thought.

A feasibility study looking at the potential for commuter and local transit services is showing it could be a successful alternative for people to get from Okotoks to Calgary.

All eyes will be on the Sheep River this week as Environment Canada is predicting significant rainfall in the region through Saturday.

Okotoks may have found a little more breathing room for its limited water supply.