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Foothills film legend's ranch honoured at Cannes

Foothills film legend's ranch honoured at Cannes

John Scott Ranch was one of three Alberta film sets to receive recognition at Global Production Awards in France.
Okotoks Film Fest bigger and better

Okotoks Film Fest bigger and better

Kicking off May 31, the festival will run five days as it goes into its seventh year with expanded programming
Choir bringing East Coast kitchen party to Okotoks

Choir bringing East Coast kitchen party to Okotoks

The Big Rock Singers promise to sweep up the audience at May 27 performances
Philharmonic ensembles bring film scores to Okotoks, High River

Philharmonic ensembles bring film scores to Okotoks, High River

Scores from Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter to feature in Foothills Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir's 'The FPS Goes to the Movies' May 26 and 27.
Only a select few can escape Agatha’s clutches

Only a select few can escape Agatha’s clutches

Steve and Gina Smith, owners of Retro Oasis in Okotoks, have created an escape room from a Nordic folk tale.
Okotoks artist illustrates send-up to Calgary Reads

Okotoks artist illustrates send-up to Calgary Reads

To commemorate the organization, Jennifer Stables created the artwork for Barry Thorson's 'The Teeth of the Lion'.
Millarville artist forges tribute to frontline workers

Millarville artist forges tribute to frontline workers

A Millarville-area artist and blacksmith has created a tribute to — and with — frontline workers.
GALLERY: Dewdney Players put a twist on Shakespearian comedy

GALLERY: Dewdney Players put a twist on Shakespearian comedy

Running May 12 to 27, 'Twelfth Night' flips the table on all roles and offers a refreshing mix of humour and wit.
Okotokian who lost her memory pens book about experience

Okotokian who lost her memory pens book about experience

At the age of 15, Kim Nadon woke up with no memory of her life before. Twenty-three years later she self-published 'Embracing my Cursed Life: From Hopelessness to Happiness'.
Two artists open Okotoks exhibitions exulting relationship with nature

Two artists open Okotoks exhibitions exulting relationship with nature

Western Canada Landscapes by Okotoks artist Stephen Strand and The Keepers by Patricia Lortie are on display at the Okotoks Art Gallery until June 15.