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Local communities never cease to amaze
Unfortunately we have all faced tragedy in our lives in one form or another. Fortunately, we live in a community where friends, neighbours and even total strangers are willing to do what they can to ease our pain during those difficult times.
Nov 28, 2012 12:00 AM
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Stamps will bring back Grey Cup
It is only fitting the 100th Grey Cup will include the Calgary Stampeders and the Toronto Agronauts.
Nov 21, 2012 12:00 AM
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Valley Neighbours Club news
I am so pleased with our members’ response to the Samaritan’s Purse shoebox drive. I love this project. You make me so proud of your generosity. Mark your calendars for our line dancing Christmas luncheon following classes on Dec. 13.
Nov 21, 2012 12:00 AM
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Okotoks needs to set budget priorities
Okotoks town council needs to sacrifice some costly projects in an effort to minimize the potential increase in property tax. Council is currently debating its 2013 budget which currently includes a 4.2 per cent residential tax increase.
Nov 21, 2012 12:00 AM
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Green Beast would simply feast on green backs
Okotoks’ reputation as a community embracing innovative technology and green initiatives can, at times, be a hinderance.
Nov 21, 2012 12:00 AM
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Valley Neighbours Club news
Joyce Moore’s report on the bluebird and tree swallow count for 2012 was encouraging, as both counts were up over last year — 22 per cent better for the bluebirds and fourth best count ever for the tree swallows.
Nov 14, 2012 12:00 AM
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Paying my taxes by wearing wretched red
I am not looking forward to it because I know it is going to burn my skin like no allergic reaction I have ever endured before. At the beginning of the Okotoks town council meeting today (Tuesday) I have to pay my tax to Okotoks’ mayor.
Nov 14, 2012 12:00 AM
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Judgement on court system
The court system of Canada may have been established by acts of parliament over the years since Canada became a confederation, but it needs to be held more accountable for its actions.
Nov 14, 2012 12:00 AM
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Retirement changes a step back
Changes to MLAs retirement funds approved last week are a step in the wrong direction. The member services committee, which is dominated by Progressive Conservative MLAs, approved a $17,420 payment for retirement investments per year.
Nov 14, 2012 12:00 AM
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Light up the town on Friday
Once again it is time to kick start the Christmas season and Okotoks will be alive with activities this weekend. Friday it starts off with Light Up Okotoks with live performances at the Olde Towne Plaza at 5:30 p.m.
Nov 14, 2012 12:00 AM
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