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The trial for two men accused in an Okotoks marijuana grow op has been put off for more than a year. A trial for Robert Brown and Daniel Bridgman in relation to a grow op broken up by Okotoks RCMP in April 2009 had been scheduled for Dec. 22.

Anybody who logged some local TV time lately has likely noticed commercials popping up often for the Blow Before You Go self-Breathalyzer.

On one of the busiest shopping days in December employees of the Okotoks Servus Credit Union took on a new gig. Members of Servus escaped the office on Dec.

Turner Valley residents concerned about the rotten egg smell wafting through town lately may not see a solution anytime soon.

Foothills clients of Western Financial Group will not be affected by the proposed sale of the company to Desjardins Financial Group out of Quebec.

The Town of Okotoks received a blow to its plans to increase its water license allocation.

Okotoks’ mayor is going to take on one of the top jobs in the Calgary region in the next year.

To get the community into the giving mood Oilfields High School students performed random acts of kindness throughout the Black Diamond community on Dec. 15.

Keeping a roof over people’s heads, putting food on an empty table or simply supporting education have all been important parts of Linda Blasetti’s job with the Town of Okotoks for much of the past two decades.

Snow, ice and cold temperatures have hit the area and residents struggle to find ways to keep warm as the mercury falls. However, it is essential pet owners also ensure their animals are protected from the elements as well.