Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Okotoks News and Information

How to clean the bundle of germs that is your phone

NEW YORK — You're washing your hands countless times a day to try to ward off the coronavirus. You should also wash that extension of your hand and breeding ground for germs — your phone.

Mar 13, 2020 5:00 PM Read more >

CTR Catholic cancels international trips, students Alberta bound

Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools has cancelled all field trips outside of Alberta due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 13, 2020 1:45 PM Read more >

Talking to kids about virus? Experts say be calm and honest

Mar 13, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

Mass sports cancellations in Foothills in wake of large gatherings directive

Soccer provincials, high school competitions, hockey seasons cancelled or postponed indefinitely

Mar 13, 2020 10:00 AM Read more >

List of Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19

Mar 12, 2020 9:18 PM Read more >

Hockey Canada decision puts Okotoks Oilers on ice over COVID-19

The remainder of the Okotoks Oilers and AJHL season will be cancelled until further notice due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 12, 2020 8:15 PM Read more >

Cancel large gatherings, Alberta says

Four new cases confirmed, including a child who is expected to make a full recovery

Mar 12, 2020 5:31 PM Read more >

COVID-19 concerns cancel Okotoks' Knights-Falcons championship tilts

Concerns of a packed house at highly-anticipated game

Mar 12, 2020 4:51 PM Read more >

UPDATE: 'Social distancing' ramps up as COVID-19 spreads and economic toll mounts

Mar 12, 2020 4:13 PM Read more >

Update — Okotoks prepared in case of COVID-19 outbreak

The Town of Okotoks has released a statement saying it will ensure essential services - police, fire, and safe drinking water - are maintained in the event of a novel coronavirus outbreak in the community.

Mar 12, 2020 9:00 AM Read more >