Okotoks News - updated often at WesternWheel.ca

Public offers ideas to help towns boost tourism, attract business

The Black Diamond Turner Valley Intermunicipal Economic Development Committee presented suggestions for boosting tourism in both communities during town council meetings in mid-March.

Mar 29, 2020 8:00 AM Read more >

'Worse than any flu': Canadians describe how it feels to have COVID-19

"It's like my lungs have sacks of rice around them, so when I take a deep breath I feel pressure."

Mar 29, 2020 6:45 AM Read more >

Experts weigh in on COVID-19 concerns about food pickup and delivery

Mar 28, 2020 8:00 PM Read more >

Fifty-three people in Alberta have now recovered from COVID-19

The province reported 79 new cases of COVID-19

Mar 28, 2020 5:59 PM Read more >

Town relaxes bylaws to help Okotoks residents, businesses

The Town of Okotoks has announced relaxed bylaws for RV parking, storage containers at residences and front yard fire permits to help residents and businesses cope with COVID-19.

Mar 28, 2020 2:30 PM Read more >

Alberta temporarily reduces K-12 funds for services that won't be used in at-home learning

Mar 28, 2020 2:06 PM Read more >

What's essential? In France: pastry, wine. In US: golf, guns

Mar 28, 2020 12:30 PM Read more >

Updated: Trudeau says air, train travel to be denied for anyone with COVID-19 symptoms

"Right now is an absolutely critical time .... We're definitely not out of the woods, we've got to keep going," said Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's chief public health officer

Mar 28, 2020 11:00 AM Read more >

This virtual platform connects pet owners with veterinarians

“The veterinary profession is essential to ensuring pet health."

Mar 28, 2020 10:30 AM Read more >

County adapting to meet provincial standards, resident needs

Foothills County Reeve Suzanne Oel said council is adapting its meeting style to accommodate provincial recommendations and will temporarily eliminate penalties on late utility and tax payments.

Mar 28, 2020 10:00 AM Read more >