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LETTER: Public services underfunded despite oil boom

LETTER: Public services underfunded despite oil boom

Alberta is the richest province yet it has the lowest per-student funding of public schools, not to mention the largest class sizes, in the country.
COLUMN: There’s no need to set up gov't farm teams

COLUMN: There’s no need to set up gov't farm teams

The us-against-them mentality pervasive in politics at the highest levels has no place around the local council or school board table.
EDITORIAL: Education not enough to prevent deer feeding

EDITORIAL: Education not enough to prevent deer feeding

Okotoks might need to start levying some fines in order for residents to stop feeding the deer.
LETTER: Diamond Valley applauded for resisting deer cull

LETTER: Diamond Valley applauded for resisting deer cull

Killing animals as a quick fix is not the solution.
LETTER: People feeding deer is not the problem in Okotoks

LETTER: People feeding deer is not the problem in Okotoks

Let’s erect large signs beside the Welcome to Okotoks signs that say: “Do Not Feed the Wildlife."
LETTER: Okotoks' urban hen fee penalizes self-sufficiency

LETTER: Okotoks' urban hen fee penalizes self-sufficiency

There is very little I can do as an individual to combat this alarming rising cost of living, but growing some of my own food is one of them. 
LETTER: Okotoks should follow Nanton's lead on speeders

LETTER: Okotoks should follow Nanton's lead on speeders

Speeding in our small towns has gone on far too long. 
LETTER: Development continues despite Okotoks' water issues

LETTER: Development continues despite Okotoks' water issues

Could it be that Town councillors were not wise enough to realize the ramifications of their approval votes?
COLUMN: Can’t keep time from marching on

COLUMN: Can’t keep time from marching on

Preserving a desired moment in time is not that simple because even if you're able to do so in one place, it marches on all around you. 
EDITORIAL: Budget could be short on good news for Foothills

EDITORIAL: Budget could be short on good news for Foothills

Okotoks projects could find it difficult to secure funding as premier announces need for belt-tightening prior to Alberta provincial budget.
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