Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Okotoks News and Information

COVID-19 puts brakes on Okotokian’s cross-Canada run

Dave Proctor postpones record-breaking attempt to 2021

Mar 16, 2020 9:00 AM Read more >

Town of Okotoks facilities closed until further notice

The Southridge Emergency Services building, Okotoks Municipal Centre, Operations Centre and Eco Centre, and the Okotoks Art Gallery and Okotoks Museum remain open.

Mar 15, 2020 9:32 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Alberta government cancels K-12 classes to combat COVID-19

Other measures include closing all licensed child care facilities, out-of-school care programs and preschool programs indefinitely; restricting mass gatherings at places of worship; cancelling post-secondary classes; and advising long-term and continuing care facilities to limit visitation to essential visitors only.

Mar 15, 2020 4:49 PM Read more >

Okotoks businesses prepare for uncertain future as COVID-19 cases climb

As grocery stores restock shelves, businesses throughout Okotoks get innovative in the uncertain future of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 15, 2020 4:00 PM Read more >

Fundraiser for Saddledome employees who will lose shifts raises over $39,000

Mar 15, 2020 10:00 AM Read more >

VIDEO: Okotoks residents helping their neighbours during COVID-19

Tim Korthuis has helped form the Foothills COVID-19 Volunteers group on Facebook to connect people who may be isolated or in need with those who can lend a hand (or even a roll of toilet paper).

Mar 14, 2020 7:30 PM Read more >

New guide for Alberta schools, daycares on COVID-19

Practising good hygiene and employing preventative measures like social distancing can help prevent spread. Travel outside Canada is not recommended at this time, and anyone returning from outside of Canada should self-isolate for 14 days.

Mar 14, 2020 4:48 PM Read more >

Schools will remain open in Alberta: chief medical officer

Six new individuals tested positive for COVID-19

Mar 13, 2020 5:54 PM Read more >

Alberta puts protected COVID-19 leave in place for jobs

Mar 13, 2020 5:39 PM Read more >

New COVID-19 online test will be available tonight

Doctors are now able to bill $20 per call to help combat COVID-19.

Mar 13, 2020 5:34 PM Read more >