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COLUMN: Survey results show deer divide

COLUMN: Survey results show deer divide

With almost 2,600 survey responses, many in Okotoks weighed in on deer issue and now await next steps from the Town.
LETTER: The ghosts of elections past and present

LETTER: The ghosts of elections past and present

That night, at the election party hosted at a local restaurant, I cried. Everyone did. It was magical. I could imagine my dad in heaven playing his fiddle. 
EDITORIAL: Negativity hits us right where it counts

EDITORIAL: Negativity hits us right where it counts

As much as we say we don’t like negative campaigning, the combatants know the fear and anger it stirs up can be good for business.
LETTER: Stench sending High River into downward spiral

LETTER: Stench sending High River into downward spiral

The death knell is tolling for a vibrant Southern Alberta community because of the stench emanating from a nearby feedlot.
LETTER: Glad naming convention is a thing of the past

LETTER: Glad naming convention is a thing of the past

How would men/husbands like it if they were referred to by their wives; names?
LETTER: Great bunch of guys visit Okotoks youngster

LETTER: Great bunch of guys visit Okotoks youngster

Members of the Okotoks Oilers junior hockey team commended for reaching out to local boy.
EDITORIAL: Neighbour doesn’t have to keep sprawling

EDITORIAL: Neighbour doesn’t have to keep sprawling

Calgary's footprint is already much bigger than Toronto or Montreal, so why does it need to annex land from Foothills County?
COLUMN: Lessons from a year in Okotoks

COLUMN: Lessons from a year in Okotoks

I've learned a lot in the last 12 months, including that I shouldn't fear the deer, but my shrubs and solar lights certainly should.
LETTER: Neighbours must have say on any secondary suites

LETTER: Neighbours must have say on any secondary suites

Permits issued for secondary suites must be reviewable and revokable if complaints from neighbours are not addressed. 
LETTER: Put out cigarette before filling up tank

LETTER: Put out cigarette before filling up tank

It took me no more than a millisecond to shout very loudly, “Put that cigarette out before you blow us all sky high.”