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Alberta's top doctor says pandemic adds to back-to-school jitters as students return

Alberta Health reported 108 new COVID-19 cases

Aug 27, 2020 6:59 PM Read more >

Update: Foothills Comp switching to quarterly semesters

Adjustments in scheduling will make for smaller cohorts at the Comp

Aug 27, 2020 3:45 PM Read more >

Low oil prices, COVID crisis hand Alberta $24.2B deficit

"There will be some very difficult days ahead," said Finance Minister Travis Toews

Aug 27, 2020 3:15 PM Read more >

Foothills MP gives full support to new Conservative leader

John Barlow admits his job as agriculture critic on the shadow cabinet is in jeopardy

Aug 27, 2020 1:45 PM Read more >

Alberta Parks gauging support for recreation user fees

Approximately $5 million was cut from operating budget

Aug 27, 2020 10:30 AM Read more >

Parents oppose no spectators rule in Black Diamond's arena

Hockey mom Page Emerson has started a petition insisting that parents be allowed to watch their children play sports after the Oilfields Regional Arena implemented a no spectator rule.

Aug 27, 2020 10:30 AM Read more >

Okotoks affordable housing needs on the table

The Affordable Housing Task Force will present its full report and strategy to Okotoks council in September.

Aug 27, 2020 8:00 AM Read more >

Good Morning, Okotoks

Aug 27, 2020 7:00 AM Read more >

Okotoks permitting secondary suites in ag zones

Secondary suites, accessory dwellings permitted in country residential and agricultural parcels within Okotoks boundaries

Aug 26, 2020 1:00 PM Read more >

Concert series in the High Country still holding on

Beneath the Arch has cancelled three concerts lined up for this fall. Those scheduled for this winter and spring could still go ahead.

Aug 26, 2020 10:30 AM Read more >

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