Opinion

COLUMN: Unnecessary step back in time at ballot box

Prohibiting of vote counting machines is pandering to the conspiracy theorists among us. 

May 2, 2024 6:30 AM Read more >

LETTER: Restrict growth so we can live in peace

Previous Okotoks administration was smart to put a moratorium on growth of all kinds.

May 1, 2024 9:45 AM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Okotoks art controversy has good ending

Town of Okotoks made right move by not making artist Gordon Mackey remove his sculptures from Sheep River pathways.

May 1, 2024 6:30 AM Read more >

LETTER: Don’t let one complainer spoil public art in Okotoks

Artist Gordon Mackey has brought many people enjoyment through his nature art exhibit. 

Apr 26, 2024 5:15 PM Read more >

COLUMN: Little voice gets loud about water

Water pouring out of downspout is now being captured in a rain barrel that Town of Okotoks helped purchase.

Apr 25, 2024 6:30 AM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Crowd swells when Nenshi comes to town

Former Calgary mayor draws biggest crowd by far in Highwood constituency association's 'Meet the Candidates' series.

Apr 24, 2024 6:30 AM Read more >

LETTER: Everyone benefits when town is business friendly

Okotoks should take care of its own house as much as possible before expecting federal handouts. 

Apr 23, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

LETTER: Don’t play ‘hard ball’ with education workers

Alberta government doesn't value education support staff or the children those workers support every day.

Apr 19, 2024 1:15 PM Read more >

COLUMN: Budget fails to bring Canadians relief they desperately need

Foothills MP John Barlow says the Liberal government failed to listen to common sense and burdened Canadians with more taxes.

Apr 18, 2024 4:30 PM Read more >

COLUMN: Okotoks is too nice for people to move

Dearth of real estate listings makes it difficult for buyers to break into the Okotoks market.

Apr 18, 2024 6:30 AM Read more >