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Calgary-area municipalities are making their first pitch for provincial funding for regional transit projects, but Okotoks was left of the list.

A man goes down on one knee and proposes to the love of his life against the backdrop of a rushing Hawaiian waterfall. A couple standing on a white sand beach at sunset with golden light embracing them as they exchange wedding vows.

When Oilfields High School received a national award for its innovative Quest program last week, the plaque wasn’t presented to the superintendent of schools or the principal. Fittingly, Dr.

The actions of a police officer who fatally shot the husband of a former Okotoks councillor last summer were justified, said the head of a provincial agency investigating the incident.

As the new Sheep River Library in Turner Valley nears completion, a decision now has to be made on the future of the old library’s space on the first floor of the Town of Black Diamond’s municipal office. During preliminary budget discussions Jan.

An Okotoks man pleaded guilty to robbery last week for his role in the violent theft of a truck from outside a house party in 2009. Justin Boucher pleaded guilty to robbery in Okotoks Provincial Court on Jan.

Albertans are being encouraged to go for a good walk next week, and you won’t have to worry about doing it out in the cold. The Town of Okotoks is organizing the second annual Winter Walk day on Feb. 9 on the walking track at the Centennial Arena.

Loud motorcycles, construction and noisy partiers in Bragg Creek could all be targeted under a noise bylaw being considered by Rockyview County. Division 1 Coun.

Four municipalities in the foothills region signed a key document last week signaling their commitment to work together on a regional water partnership.

There will be no more juggling of cheeseburgers while behind the wheel for MD of Foothills employees after council cracked down on distracted driving. Foothills MD council approved a distracted driving policy at its regular meeting on Jan. 26.