Opinion

EDITORIAL: District would require us to drink responsibly

Let's bring more people downtown by embracing, in a responsible way, the Town of Okotoks' entertainment district pilot project.

Apr 19, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

LETTER: Be courteous and move bins out of sight

Moving bins into garage or to the side of the house is the neighbourly thing to do.

Apr 18, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >

COLUMN: Suites aren’t welcome everywhere

Residents have every right to protect the character of their neighbourhood by opposing the proliferation of secondary suites.

Apr 14, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

LETTER: Fiscal responsibility lacking in Okotoks rink vote

Okotoks council should do the right thing and cancel million-dollar project.

Apr 12, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Twice the price for a new sheet of outdoor ice

Low original estimate is likely culprit why outdoor rink in Okotoks has come in at double the cost.

Apr 12, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

COLUMN: I’m no match for Mother Nature

Freeze-thaw cycle has moved from icing up the sidewalk in the front to pooling by the gate in the back yard.

Apr 6, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

LETTER: Summer Games concert proves to be a memorable night

Entertainers had the crowd laughing and crying between and during the beautiful songs they delivered during benefit concert in Okotoks.

Apr 5, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Sporting events can be major economic generator

Town of Okotoks applauded for creating funding policy that will help sporting organizations host large-scale competitions.

Apr 5, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

LETTER: Foothills school support staff have been underpaid for years

Many educational assistants have left to change career paths due to burnout, not to move to neighbouring school districts.

Apr 4, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

LETTER: Neighbours help release sidewalk from its icy prison

Several burly neighbours spent their Saturday doing what the city hadn’t: clearing the blocked drain.

Apr 4, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >