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Dear Editor, I was watching the news the other morning and Bill Robertson, our mayor suggested he will pass a bylaw to allow people to store their recreation vehicles on their driveways. Please Mr.

On Tuesday evening the first water and growth consultation meetings were held. This Saturday, May 12 a second interactive workshop will be held at the Foothills Centennial Centre.

Okotoks residents may need to brace themselves for a bit of a shock when they open their property tax bill this year.

Premier Alison Redford and the Progressive Conservative government surprised many winning Monday’s election, but the results in the Highwood were predictable.

Voters are going to make an interesting distinction in the Highwood this Monday. Will it be the hometown guy or the big-move politician who wins the most votes? The two front-runners in this constituency actually have a lot in common.

Dear editor, During this election season there has been statements made by both PC and Wildrose Party candidates about the City of Calgary having veto power over decisions made by the Calgary Regional Partnership.

The opening paragraph of a recent letter in the Western Wheel (“Democracy dead in Alberta with recent bills” April 11, 2012) called the current government “totalitarian, socialist, communist and dictatorial”.

The biggest party planner, community champion and kindest heart in Okotoks is taking her leave.

MLAs are currently receiving payouts that would make anyone think twice about staying at their job. The so-called transitional allowance replaced MLA pensions in 1993 when Ralph Klein was in government.

Dear Editor, Re: Annexation of Land Proposal As a previous business owner in Okotoks, I continue to be disappointed in how Okotoks handles future growth. Mayor and council cannot dictate where people choose to live.