Okotoks News

Okotoks RCMP have recovered a cache of stolen vehicles, snowmobiles, cargo trailers and a large amount of tools from a rural property in the foothills area.

It's time again to recognize some impressive young people who go above and beyond the call of duty to help others.

People inside and outside the justice system are calling for proposed changes to Alberta's traffic court system to be given the red light.

Work to prepare for this year's flood season in Okotoks is getting a substantial boost from the provincial government.

Rylie's Cattle Barn owner Rob Bolton, right, and employee Happy McGilton serve up some samples of barbecued ribs at last year's Foothills Festival of Flavours held during the Okotoks' Trade and Lifestyle Show.

A small park tucked away in downtown Okotoks may get the love and attention it needs, but work could be a few years away.

The number of people living at the Saddlebrook temporary community is dropping almost daily as people complete repairs to their flood-damaged homes.

Jennifer Fraser's Dodge Caravan went missing while parked in front of their Okotoks home.

Christa Michailuck, Okotoks Open Space Team Leader, walks along a flood damaged pathway near the Sheep River that was closed after last year's flood.

The article regarding the question of should the Town partner with the Foothills School Division to build a theatre at the Foothills Composite High School, provided a good summary of what has taken place thus far and what is pending.

Officials from the mid-sized cities of Alberta agree: they'd like more reliable, sustainable funding from other levels of government.

Okotoks motorists could see two additional traffic lights on one of the town's busiest roads as soon as this year.

Sam Tattersall initiated an all-female support group called Bats in the Belfry to give Okotoks and area women a place to come together to vent, share and learn.

Okotoks Town officials are calling for the provincial government to increase funding for a program that supports a range of needs in the communities from children and low-income parents to special needs residents and seniors.

Dr. Morris Gibson teacher Jacquie Irwin is nominated for an Excellence in Teaching Award.

The move may only be temporary because a new-shared facility with the provincial government in the future is still a possibility.

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen comforts his wife Laureen as they visit a military cemetary in Bralin, France, Tuesday July 18, 2006.

Several students of Okotoks vocal coach Naomi Koch participated in the prestigious festival and five of them returned with gold medals including Bryanna Cuthill, Alexandra Fisher, Jillian Barvir, Chantelle Vant Erve and Maddy Thompson.

Okotoks' Tim Korthuis conducts the University of Calgary choir. The choir will be performing at the Okotoks United Church on April 4 at 7 p.m. in a free concert.

When an Okotoks woman received e-mails claiming she was owed money by Revenue Canada, she couldn't help but be suspicious.