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Man flown to hospital following shooting in Okotoks

One person is in custody following an incident in Okotoks this afternoon.

May 1, 2024 6:51 PM Read more >

Neighbour said he called 911 after shooting in Okotoks

RCMP have not confirmed if a shooting occurred and said more information would be released.

May 1, 2024 5:02 PM Read more >

Foothills lottery winner can win up to $1 million on Thursday

Six winners of Plinko, the Big Spin and Bigger Spin lottery scratch tickets have another chance to win during an event on May 2.

May 1, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

West Fraser listens to West Bragg Creek clearcut opponents

West Fraser (formerly Spray Lake Sawmills) plans to clearcut 900 hectares, the equivalent of 833 soccer fields, near West Bragg Creek and another 450 ha. in the Moose Mountain Trail Network.

May 1, 2024 4:15 PM Read more >

Large police presence in Sheep River neighbourhood

Multiple RCMP units have converged on an address on Sheep River Court in Okotoks.

May 1, 2024 3:42 PM Read more >

Rural leaders say Bill 20 ‘a hammer to undermine’ municipal autonomy

Alberta's rural leaderships say they are being actively undermined by Bill 20, and vow to "not sit back and take it."

May 1, 2024 3:15 PM Read more >

Foothills choir going back to the '70s and '80s this weekend

Big Rock Singers performing two shows at the Foothills Centennial Centre on Saturday, May 4.

May 1, 2024 2:45 PM Read more >

Youth street hockey tournament in Okotoks features Kelly Hrudey

Okotoks Nissan held a Hockey Day in Canada youth street hockey tournament at the dealership on April 20

May 1, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Highway 2 reopens after crash near Okotoks

A crash involving three vehicles has closed the northbound lanes of Highway 2 east of Okotoks

May 1, 2024 11:23 AM Read more >

Okotoks schools well represented at Alberta badminton provincials

Twenty-four athletes from Okotoks, Foothills, High River area in Edmonton

May 1, 2024 11:15 AM Read more >