Okotoks News - updated often at WesternWheel.ca

28 new COVID-19 cases in Alberta; nearly 600 people have recovered

Apr 9, 2020 5:08 PM Read more >

Okotoks Legion recognizes Vimy Ridge with small-scale ceremony

The COVID-19 pandemic did not stop Malcolm Hughes, chairman of the Okotoks Legion, from honouring Canadian soldiers who fought on April 9, 1917 to take Vimy Ridge and change the course of the First World War.

Apr 9, 2020 4:00 PM Read more >

Okotoks closure of facilities, event cancellations extended to July 2

Town doing its share to flatten the curve

Apr 9, 2020 2:00 PM Read more >

Alberta doctors file lawsuit against province after changes to billing

Apr 9, 2020 1:21 PM Read more >

Alberta to double capital, maintenance and renewal budget for infrastructure

Apr 9, 2020 12:15 PM Read more >

Accountability key to home fitness motivation

"We feel like we’re stuck in this place that’s going to last forever, but anything we do now, any tiny little action is going to compound into a big result."

Apr 9, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

Turner Valley council cuts capital budget in half

Council approves deferring $630,000 worth of projects to next year's capital budget deliberations to lighten the financial load.

Apr 9, 2020 10:00 AM Read more >

Update: Canada to 'lose more people' to COVID, Trudeau warns; jobless rate surges 40%

Apr 9, 2020 9:25 AM Read more >

Birthday parades hit the streets of Turner Valley

Neighbours and friends come together to ensure birthdays remain special occasions for residents, despite social distancing regulations.

Apr 9, 2020 8:00 AM Read more >

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.

Apr 8, 2020 6:30 PM Read more >