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COLUMN: Voting at your leisure catching on
Advance polls are becoming increasingly popular as almost half the votes cast in Highwood and Livingstone-Macleod were done ahead of election day.
Jun 8, 2023 6:00 AM
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EDITORIAL: Alberta Summer Games need volunteers to step up
With only six weeks left until athletes start arriving in Okotoks and Diamond Valley, several hundred volunteer positions still need to be filled.
Jun 7, 2023 6:00 AM
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LETTER: Smith is by far the best ‘leader’ we have at the moment
I think we haven't done a very good job of introducing new people to the wonderful traditional and free Alberta lifestyle that, as Danielle Smith has said, is worth fighting for.
Jun 6, 2023 3:30 PM
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LETTER: Neighbour takes away backyard joy
I miss the old Okotoks that was filled with wonderful people that would have laughed at the absurdity of this whole situation, if only it were funny.
Jun 3, 2023 3:00 PM
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LETTER: Time for politicians to solve feedlot stench
Imagine not being able to enjoy your morning coffee on your deck or not having guests over for a barbecue. Imagine not being able to open your windows to freshen up the air.
Jun 2, 2023 3:30 PM
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COLUMN: District with a different objective
The now-defeated entertainment district might not have brought people into Olde Towne Okotoks, but it could have cooled off festival goers.
Jun 1, 2023 6:00 AM
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EDITORIAL: Alberta voters opt for more of the same
Monday's election result is an endorsement of the UCP approach, but it’s not an invitation for Danielle Smith to take the province to the fringes.
May 30, 2023 9:00 AM
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LETTER: Voices heard on Okotoks entertainment district
Business owner pleased to see Town council come to the realization that alcohol isn't the answer to promoting Okotoks' downtown businesses.
May 26, 2023 4:00 PM
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LETTER: Clearing up independent living misconceptions
Independent living is just that … independent living. You come and go as you please with all the benefits of a safe and secure, quality living facility.
May 25, 2023 2:15 PM
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COLUMN: Undecided in short supply at Okotoks political forum
The crowd was largely divided into two very defined camps, leaving precious few honest-to-goodness undecided voters in our midst.
May 25, 2023 6:00 AM
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