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NEWS: Grand opening held as space doubles at hospice near Okotoks
Grand opening held as space doubles at hospice near Okotoks
Foothills Country Hospice held a grand opening for an expansion and renovation that doubled the number of beds.
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January 10, 2026 at 9:03 PM
NEWS: Grand opening held as space doubles at hospice near Okotoks
NEWS: 100 Women Who Care Foothills celebrates a decade of giving
100 Women Who Care Foothills celebrates a decade of giving
Charitable giving group has donated more than $300,000 to local causes in its first 10 years.
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January 10, 2026 at 5:31 PM
NEWS: 100 Women Who Care Foothills celebrates a decade of giving
NEWS: GALLERY: Parent, Sturmay earn playoff spots at Okotoks' Summit of Champions
GALLERY: Parent, Sturmay earn playoff spots at Okotoks' Summit of Champions
Foothills curlers remain in playoff contention at Curling Alberta provincial championships
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January 10, 2026 at 2:31 PM
NEWS: GALLERY: Parent, Sturmay earn playoff spots at Okotoks' Summit of Champions
NEWS: LETTER: Democracy is not a spectator sport
LETTER: Democracy is not a spectator sport
Public urged to get involved as Alberta's natural world is hanging in the balance.
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January 10, 2026 at 2:04 PM
NEWS: LETTER: Democracy is not a spectator sport
NEWS: ROAD REPORT: Foothills road conditions and cameras
ROAD REPORT: Foothills road conditions and cameras
Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras
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January 10, 2026 at 12:48 PM
NEWS: ROAD REPORT: Foothills road conditions and cameras
NEWS: Food and drink breaking down barriers at Okotoks school
Food and drink breaking down barriers at Okotoks school
Students in the inclusive education program at Foothills Composite High School are making connections and valuable life skills.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:02 PM
NEWS: Food and drink breaking down barriers at Okotoks school
BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta's Smith calls on Carney to speed up major project approvals
Alberta's Smith calls on Carney to speed up major project approvals
Prime Minister Mark Carney's Major Projects Office, established last year, currently aims to complete regulatory reviews within two years.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:30 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta's Smith calls on Carney to speed up major project approvals
BEYOND LOCAL: Insurers taking losses due to Alberta auto rate cap: Insurance Bureau of Canada
Insurers taking losses due to Alberta auto rate cap: Insurance Bureau of Canada
The report says a substantial majority of Alberta auto insurers were unprofitable that year, with private passenger automobile insurance taking the biggest hit.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:49 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Insurers taking losses due to Alberta auto rate cap: Insurance Bureau of Canada
NEWS: Okotoks featured in paranormal investigation TV series
Okotoks featured in paranormal investigation TV series
The ghosts of Okotoks are put in the spotlight by The Other Side, a paranormal documentary series on APTN.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:47 PM
NEWS: Okotoks featured in paranormal investigation TV series
BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta RCMP participate in Sirens for Life campaign
Alberta RCMP participate in Sirens for Life campaign
Sirens for Life runs until the end of January and encourages teams of first responders, public safety, and military personnel to give blood.
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January 9, 2026 at 6:36 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta RCMP participate in Sirens for Life campaign
NEWS: Okotoks Public Library expands its ‘Library of Things’
Okotoks Public Library expands its ‘Library of Things’
Everything from a PlayStation 4 console to a pocket microscope can be borrowed with a valid library card.
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January 9, 2026 at 6:32 PM
NEWS: Okotoks Public Library expands its ‘Library of Things’
BEYOND LOCAL: The past and potential of Venezuela's oil sector, and what it means for Canada
The past and potential of Venezuela's oil sector, and what it means for Canada
Trump has said he thinks Venezuela’s decimated oil industry could be rebuilt in less than 18 months with U.S. support.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:56 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: The past and potential of Venezuela's oil sector, and what it means for Canada
BEYOND LOCAL: Reducing the risks of sidewalk ice melt for pets
Reducing the risks of sidewalk ice melt for pets
The ice melt used to remove ice buildup on sidewalks in the winter often contains toxic or harmful chemicals which can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and excessive drooling if consumed by pets.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:48 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Reducing the risks of sidewalk ice melt for pets
NEWS: Extensive speaker series aimed at older adults in Okotoks
Extensive speaker series aimed at older adults in Okotoks
The Age-Friendly Speaker Series offers more than three dozen presentations on a wide range of topics.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:34 PM
NEWS: Extensive speaker series aimed at older adults in Okotoks
NEWS: First playoff spots booked at Curling Alberta Summit of Champions in Okotoks
First playoff spots booked at Curling Alberta Summit of Champions in Okotoks
Team Gray-Withers, Kevin Koe earn A-qualifying spots with three more spots left
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January 9, 2026 at 2:33 PM
NEWS: First playoff spots booked at Curling Alberta Summit of Champions in Okotoks
NEWS: DATEBOOK: Foothills Song Writers Troupe welcomes new members
DATEBOOK: Foothills Song Writers Troupe welcomes new members
All genres of music, skill levels and ages are welcome in group that meets monthly just outside of Okotoks.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:35 PM
NEWS: DATEBOOK: Foothills Song Writers Troupe welcomes new members
COOL WINTER GUIDE: This Awesome Winter Music Festival In Medicine Hat Is Worth Road Tripping For #CoolWinterGuide #AdvertisingFeature #AlbertaTravel
This Awesome Winter Music Festival In Medicine Hat Is Worth Road Tripping For
COOL WINTER GUIDE: Ready to shake off the winter blahs in the coolest way possible? This one-of-a-kind winter music festival transforms an old industrial landmark into a warm, toe-tapping celebration of folk, community, and Alberta talent. Trust us, you’ve never experienced live music like this.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:33 PM
COOL WINTER GUIDE: This Awesome Winter Music Festival In Medicine Hat Is Worth Road Tripping For #CoolWinterGuide #AdvertisingFeature #AlbertaTravel
NEWS: ROAD REPORT: Foothills road conditions and cameras
ROAD REPORT: Foothills road conditions and cameras
Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras
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January 9, 2026 at 12:50 PM
NEWS: ROAD REPORT: Foothills road conditions and cameras
NEWS: Restaurant brand with 200 U.S. locations coming to Okotoks
Restaurant brand with 200 U.S. locations coming to Okotoks
A fast-casual Italian restaurant chain is opening its second Canadian location in Okotoks
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January 9, 2026 at 12:05 AM
NEWS: Restaurant brand with 200 U.S. locations coming to Okotoks
NEWS: High River RCMP recover stolen industrial equipment
High River RCMP recover stolen industrial equipment
A significant amount of stolen property was recovered during a search in High River after a vehicle fled a traffic stop
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January 8, 2026 at 11:33 PM
NEWS: High River RCMP recover stolen industrial equipment
BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta Humane Society takes trio of roosters in from the cold
Alberta Humane Society takes trio of roosters in from the cold
The roosters, who had been found huddled together in the cold by community peace officers, were brought into the animal shelter on the evening of Jan. 5.
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January 8, 2026 at 11:33 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta Humane Society takes trio of roosters in from the cold
NEWS: One book removed from Foothills school in response to provincial order
One book removed from Foothills school in response to provincial order
Just one book was removed from a Foothills School Division high school to comply with provincial rules banning sexually explicit material.
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January 8, 2026 at 11:06 PM
NEWS: One book removed from Foothills school in response to provincial order
BEYOND LOCAL: City of Calgary pipe repairs progressing, restrictions remain
City of Calgary pipe repairs progressing, restrictions remain
Calgary general manager of infrastructure Michael Thompson said the damaged pipe segment has been removed and replaced, and backfilling of soil around the pipe began last night.
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January 8, 2026 at 11:06 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: City of Calgary pipe repairs progressing, restrictions remain
BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta baker top three finalist in Greatest Baker competition
Alberta baker top three finalist in Greatest Baker competition
“It really boils down to the support of your community, no matter where you are, and I feel really fortunate that I have built a community out here in Powell River, as well as back home in Alberta,” said Liz Wik.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:42 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta baker top three finalist in Greatest Baker competition
NEWS: Raiders, Oilers host White Out Game this weekend in Okotoks
Raiders, Oilers host White Out Game this weekend in Okotoks
Okotoks’ U18 AAA teams playing double-header Saturday at Viking Rentals Centre
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January 8, 2026 at 9:06 PM
NEWS: Raiders, Oilers host White Out Game this weekend in Okotoks