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Some concerned parents are rallying to ensure their children will receive a Catholic education.

There could soon be a new name for our rural community. The MD of Foothills council voted to apply to the Province to become Foothills County.

The future loss of On-it in Okotoks hopefully isn’t a final junking of a bus system, it’s just taking public transportation in for a tune-up. Likely, a major tune-up that could take several years.

If no one’s getting on the bus, it’s time to re-evaluate regional transit service to be more fiscally responsible and better meet the community’s needs.

After one year, the NDP government has yet to come out with clear, credible evidence the carbon tax has had any impact. It is supposed to get people to change their behaviour and use less fossil fuels.

2017 was a trying year as many Albertans still face the lingering effects of recession and uncertainties abound at home and abroad. The start of 2018 came with aspirations and resolutions for a better year to come.

Whether they’re based in rural areas or cities, charities and non-profit organizations should have equal access to charity casino events.

With the snowfall that started to blanket the Foothills on Tuesday, it truly is beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

The Town of Okotoks and its Subdivision Appeals board went too far when land use rules were relaxed for a multi-family complex at 103 McRae St. It’s now up to the Alberta Court of Appeal to set things right after a Dec.

Low-income residents in subsidized housing should not have to hand over part of their carbon rebates to keep a roof over their heads.