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'Just went crazy:' Group gets lots of interest in random camping on public land

'Just went crazy:' Group gets lots of interest in random camping on public land

EDMONTON — Ryan Epp started a Facebook group in early April to find some new camping buddies and meet some new friends. Two months later, his group named Crown Land Camping Alberta has more than 31,000 members.
Recycling centre, campground to open soon in Turner Valley

Recycling centre, campground to open soon in Turner Valley

Plans to open the Dr. Lander Memorial Swimming Pool remain on hold until a provincial announcement is made. Town council officially cancelled Discovery Days.
Saturday's forecast for Okotoks

Saturday's forecast for Okotoks

Alberta reports seven new cases of COVID-19, 6,455 tests in last 24 hours

Alberta reports seven new cases of COVID-19, 6,455 tests in last 24 hours

Restrictions ease for hospital visits
Alberta eyes business eviction protection tied to COVID-19 economy lockdown

Alberta eyes business eviction protection tied to COVID-19 economy lockdown

Foothills County closer to approving backyard hens

Foothills County closer to approving backyard hens

Foothills County is revising its land-use bylaw to permit backyard hens on parcels less than three acres, and to provide guidelines for cannabis production and cultivation, as well as move-on homes.
Okotoks crime stats show positive trend

Okotoks crime stats show positive trend

Okotoks RCMP Staff Sgt. Zane Semeniuk said crime stats for the first quarter of 2020 are moving in the right direction, with a decrease of 19 per cent in property crime over the same period in 2019.
Okotoks mom, baby doing well after unexpected roadside delivery

Okotoks mom, baby doing well after unexpected roadside delivery

Melissa Gordon and boyfriend Cary Drews welcomed baby Svenja May 27 in their truck while enroute to Rockyview Hospital, where High River patients were delivering since April 21 due to COVID-19. Maternity services returned to High River Hospital June 3.
Weather forecast for Friday

Weather forecast for Friday

One day at a time

One day at a time

OkotoksToday and Western Wheel reporter Krista Conrad's daily update on working from home and raising five kids suddenly out of school amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
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