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GALLERY: Winter Carnival brings Quebecois traditions to Okotoks Carnaval d'Hiver brought Quebecois traditions to École Percy Pegler, as students participated in the winter carnival actviites.

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Clocks to spring forward in Alberta tonight Debate over changing clocks twice a year renewed in Alberta after B.C. opts for permanent daylight saving time.

NEWS: Clocks to spring forward in Alberta tonight

GALLERY: Okotoks’ Got Talent returns to the stage A talent show featuring Okotoks acts was held at the Viking Rentals Centre for the second year

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LETTER: I just can’t defend Canada any longer Separation will give Albertans the ability to solve our own problems and live with a prosperity and freedom we all expect.

NEWS: LETTER: I just can’t defend Canada any longer

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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Alberta regulator halts Canada's largest proposed data centre On March 6, AUC closed the application without prejudice as it and supporting documents "contain numerous deficiencies and do not comply with Rule 007"

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Middle East conflict could drive up costs across Canada's supply chains: experts OTTAWA — Analysts are warning the conflict in the Middle East could drive up costs across Canada's supply chains and compound price pressures at the grocery store. Global oil prices have risen sharply in recent days as Israeli and U.S.

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Fraudsters capitalizing on retired Okotoks repairman's good name The former owner of Menno's Appliance Repair says fraudsters are using his old web address to scam customers.

NEWS: Fraudsters capitalizing on retired Okotoks repairman's good name

Ottawa, Alberta reach prospective agreement to streamline major project assessments EDMONTON — Ottawa and Alberta have reached a prospective deal that they say will see major projects be approved more efficiently.

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Oilfields Drillers sweep Foothills Basketball League championships Diamond Valley squads heading to 2A zones as ranked teams

NEWS: Oilfields Drillers sweep Foothills Basketball League championships

Former world champion martial artist opening gym in Okotoks Kieran Keddle, a former world champion Muay Thai fighter, is opening a gym in Okotoks this spring.

NEWS: Former world champion martial artist opening gym in Okotoks

'He refused to quit:' Fundraiser for man on 27-year walk around the world comes to Banff In 1998, Karl Bushby left his home in England to walk around the world. Twenty-seven years later, he's on the home stretch.

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An Evening for Education: The Heart of Education Gala Returns Support student literacy opportunities on April 17 at the second annual gala event.

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Hockey player deaths underscore need for Hwy. 2 improvements Livingstone-Macleod MLA Chelsae Petrovic raises issue in legislature after three teens killed last month near Stavely.

NEWS: Hockey player deaths underscore need for Hwy. 2 improvements

Forever Canadian partners with French Albertans to oppose Alberta separation Forever Canadian teams up with the Association canadienne-française de l’Alberta as the province moves closer to a potential referendum.

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Meteor sighting over southern Alberta lights up the night sky New video and images shared online show a bright celestial object, likely a meteor, passing over the Calgary area.

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Spotlight to shine on talented Okotokians tonight Second edition of Okotoks’ Got Talent returns to the Viking Rentals Centre on Friday, March 6.

NEWS: Spotlight to shine on talented Okotokians tonight

DATEBOOK: Oscar shorts screening in Okotoks this weekend Okotoks Film Festival Society showcasing all 15 short films nominated for an Academy Award at Okotoks Cinemas from March 6-8.

NEWS: DATEBOOK: Oscar shorts screening in Okotoks this weekend

ICYMI: Alberta Is Hiding The Best Home Cooking Ever In The Tiny Town Of Barrhead COOL WINTER GUIDE: Reid's Kitchen is an absolute must if you're a sucker for home cooking. Here's what you need to know about the hidden gem.

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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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Alberta's premier consulting on scrapping clock changes, prefers more light at night Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will consult on doing away with twice-a-year clock changes. And she suggested if a switch is made, she would prefer going to permanent daylight time.

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Unclaimed ticket helps Western Wheel Cares set record With all 50/50 draw money now going to charities, the 2025 Western Wheel Cares campaign raised a record $105,684.

NEWS: Unclaimed ticket helps Western Wheel Cares set record

Foothills Therapeutic Riding Program looking for volunteers Children with developmental disabilities improve their physical and mental wellbeing through therapeutic horse riding activities.

NEWS: Foothills Therapeutic Riding Program looking for volunteers

Take holistic journey at Okotoks Public Library A New Vision of Wellness is a free, eight-week series offered by Alberta Health Services.

NEWS: Take holistic journey at Okotoks Public Library

New music festival coming to the Foothills this summer Kinsmen Club of Calgary hosting inaugural KinFest Music Festival at Millarville Racetrack this June.

NEWS: New music festival coming to the Foothills this summer

Ten charges laid in fatal Alberta tent collapse that killed one, injured dozens Alberta Special Event Equipment Rentals and Sales LTD. faces 10 OHS charges after the 2024 northern Alberta tent collapse at the Westlock Meditation Centre in Busby.

BEYOND LOCAL: Ten charges laid in fatal Alberta tent collapse that killed one, injured dozens

Unseasonably warm weekend in store for Okotoks area Daytime highs in the Foothills to be well into double digits, but cold and snow are set to return abruptly.

NEWS: Unseasonably warm weekend in store for Okotoks area

ICYMI: This Unassuming Little Spot Might Have The Best Food You’ll Find In Southern Alberta COOL WINTER GUIDE: We’re back with another can’t-miss but easy-to-miss restaurant in Alberta. This Pincher Creek bistro is a fan favourite, and we know you’re going to fall in love.

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COLUMN: Check before crossing the floor Voters in three Canadian ridings chose Conservatives in last year's federal election, but now they're represented by Liberals.

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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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