Okotoks News - updated often at WesternWheel.ca

Province announces financial supports for Albertans

Kenney said there is relief coming for people worried about their personal financial situation.

Mar 18, 2020 5:20 PM Read more >

'Appalled': Couple buys entire meat section, leaves nothing (video)

Mar 18, 2020 5:00 PM Read more >

UPDATE: AHS spokesperson says Innisfail’s possible first case of COVID-19 not confirmed

Woman under quarantine at home

Mar 18, 2020 4:15 PM Read more >

Community binding together to feed neighbours

Rebecca Lee is organizing a community food drive for the Okotoks Food Bank in the Okotoks Recreation Centre parking lot from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on March 22. People are encouraged to drop off food with minimal interaction to help stock the shelves.

Mar 18, 2020 3:30 PM Read more >

B.C. declares provincial state of emergency

Mar 18, 2020 2:57 PM Read more >

Turner Valley's library closes its doors, yet continues offering services

Staff and volunteers are encouraging the public to access the library's e-resources until it can open again.

Mar 18, 2020 2:30 PM Read more >

Amazon prioritizes medical supplies, staples for delivery

Mar 18, 2020 1:41 PM Read more >

Okotoks band livestreams St. Patty's kitchen party

Show must go on for Haggis

Mar 18, 2020 12:45 PM Read more >

Okotoks Western Wheel still wants to hear from you

Okotoks Western Wheel closes door to the public to help with public emergency

Mar 18, 2020 12:13 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Canada-U.S. border closing, $82B in aid announced

The package will include $27 billion in direct support and the remaining $55 billion will be to help businesses through tax deferrals.

Mar 18, 2020 10:37 AM Read more >