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Show and shine a success

Show and shine a success

The third annual Olde Towne Show and Shine in Okotoks was a huge success judging by the amount of people it drew to the downtown core. The weather was just what the organizing committee was looking for.
Surviving the seven-year itch

Surviving the seven-year itch

I’ve survived the seven-year itch. Only my itch came after six years, and had nothing to do with my marriage. My itch was about moving to BC. It was triggered by a trip to Fairmont last July.
Tough day in the Wheel newsroom

Tough day in the Wheel newsroom

It was one of those days where everything is put in painful perspective. Friday was one of the most difficult days for myself and the reporters at the Wheel. Never in my 15 years here have we had to deal with such tragedy.
Putting life in better perspective

Putting life in better perspective

It is a mistake we all make and it is a mistake, unfortunately, we cannot correct. Thankfully, if we change how we approach our lives, if we change our perspectives, it is a mistake we can avoid making again.
Valley Neighbours Club News

Valley Neighbours Club News

Lat weeks’ Western Wheel had some awesome articles: A Sarcastic Look at Smoking was not only hilarious bur sadly, all too true. And the article on our beloved Don Russell was so inspiring.
First Nations leaders need to step up

First Nations leaders need to step up

Who are the First Nations People? These people are a proud and intelligent race who first populated this country, but it is disturbing and shocking to see what has happened to these original inhabitants of the Western Hemisphere.
Car show is set to shine

Car show is set to shine

The Olde Towne Okotoks Show and Shine will take place this Sunday in downtown Okotoks. The Roaring 20s theme will have us all bobbing to the music. Organizers are hoping for the largest turnout of vehicles ever.
Permaculture, the only way to grow

Permaculture, the only way to grow

There’s a new revolution circling our planet and it goes by the name of “permaculture.” It’s an entirely new way of gardening, and a sustainable one at that.
Sun to shine in Millarville

Sun to shine in Millarville

Looks like the weatherman will co-operate this weekend and the Millarville Pro Rodeo will be the place to be. The event runs for three days. Friday night the action starts at 6:30 p.m. with a beer gardens to follow.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot

Should auld acquaintance be forgot

It is back side of one and the Scottish relatives are on their way home after a journey I hope they would describe as brilliant.
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