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Quiet volunteers presented with Integrity Award

Quiet volunteers presented with Integrity Award

Never ones to seek out accolades an Okotoks couple was in the spotlight when they were presented with the Rotary Club’s Integrity Award at a banquet April 20.
Okotoks man charged with sexual assault

Okotoks man charged with sexual assault

A 64-year-old Okotoks man has been charged with sexually assaulting a girl almost 50 years his junior he befriended when working at a Calgary art studio.
Students lauded as future leaders

Students lauded as future leaders

Four Okotoks students were lauded for their leadership and volunteerism at the annual Leaders of Tomorrow awards banquet held April 20 at D’Arcy Ranch.
Two locals appointed to health advisory council

Two locals appointed to health advisory council

Two foothills residents have been appointed to the Prairie Mountain Health Advisory Council where they will provide feedback to Alberta Health Services on the unique health care needs of their communities.
College working to enhance options in Okotoks

College working to enhance options in Okotoks

A British ex-pat is hoping Bow Valley College can help her get the training she needs to find employment in Okotoks.
Block parties bringing communities together

Block parties bringing communities together

Residents in Okotoks’ Drake Landing Solar Community are a tight-knit group and it’s not just about the neighbourhood’s innovative geo-thermal solar energy heating system.
Man accused in arson chooses jury trial

Man accused in arson chooses jury trial

A man accused of setting fire to his Okotoks condo chose to face a judge and jury at Calgary Court of Queen’s Bench.
Active moms make for better parents, study finds

Active moms make for better parents, study finds

A Turner Valley group is taking steps to help new moms get active amidst a new study that found mothers exercise less and consume more sugary drinks, fat and calories than women without children.
Foothills provides town with administrative officer

Foothills provides town with administrative officer

It has been a revolving door at the officer of Turner Valley’s chief administration officer over the past year, but an agreement with the MD of Foothills should provide the Town with some stability.
Ted Menzies wins in landslide

Ted Menzies wins in landslide

Ted Menzies is going back to Ottawa as the Member of Parliament for the Macleod riding after winning a landslide victory in Monday’s federal election.
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