Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Okotoks News and Information

Okotoks takes further steps as Kenney declares public health emergency in Alberta

Take takes further measures

Mar 17, 2020 6:38 PM Read more >

Alberta confirms 23 new cases of COVID-19, 97 in total

Additional measures put in place to help "flatten the curve"

Mar 17, 2020 4:55 PM Read more >

Some physician pay changes cancelled due to COVID-19

Mar 17, 2020 4:00 PM Read more >

Alberta declares public health emergency

Grocery stores, shopping centres, health-care facilities, airports, soup kitchens, the legislature and other essential services are not included.

Mar 17, 2020 2:18 PM Read more >

Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer, tests negative for COVID-19

Hinshaw returned back to work in-person Tuesday after self-isolating

Mar 17, 2020 11:14 AM Read more >

Okotoks mom relieved for school closure

Bailey Silverson said she's was happy to hear schools and daycares would be closed because her youngest child suffers from severe asthma and is susceptible to COVID-19.

Mar 17, 2020 10:09 AM Read more >

COVID-19 cases rise to 74 in Alberta

"This is what our new normal looks like," said Dr. Deena Hinshaw

Mar 16, 2020 5:37 PM Read more >

Foothills residents coming together in time of need

Tim Korthuis launched Foothills COVID-19 Volunteers and Anastasiya Shapka started Stone Soup Okotoks, both Facebook groups, to connect those in need with people who can help provide services, food or other items, information, ideas, and even just socialization.

Mar 16, 2020 3:15 PM Read more >

County prepared to keep essential services running

Scott Seaman Sports Rink closed effective March 16, and the municipal building will be closed to public.

Mar 16, 2020 1:46 PM Read more >

Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health, self-isolating

Dr. Deena Hinshaw experiencing cold symptoms

Mar 16, 2020 1:41 PM Read more >