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Action needed on new plan

Action needed on new plan

Town council gave the seal of approval on its urban design master plan last week. The plan outlines major goals for Okotoks’ downtown area, including the possibility of a new plaza, green spaces and sensitive infill leading into mid-rise buildings.
Maurice decision will take time

Maurice decision will take time

“The wheels of justice turn slowly, but grind exceedingly fine.” This centuries-old proverb still rings true, and the reality is in a free society in order for justice to have some legitimacy, it is going to take time.
MD tax hike the right move

MD tax hike the right move

Tough as it may be for some to swallow, MD of Foothills councillors made the right choice in approving a small tax increase for 2018. Council had the option to not raise the MD’s tax mill rate, but it ended up unanimously supporting a 0.
Tragedy is felt across Canada

Tragedy is felt across Canada

The Foothills community, like all of Canada, was devastated when it heard of the tragic bus crash that killed 15 members of the Junior A Humboldt Broncos — 10 of them players — on April 6.
Time to allow suites in the MD

Time to allow suites in the MD

Mother-in-law suites aren’t a thing of the past in the Foothills. In fact, there are a number of secondary suites in the MD, from lofts to basement apartments and additions onto homes.
Interest costs rising too high

Interest costs rising too high

The NDP government may have outlined a course to bring the provincial budget back to balance by 2023, but it needs to get a handle on rapidly rising interest costs that will linger much longer.
Crime plan too little, too late

Crime plan too little, too late

The provincial government’s $10-million strategy to combat increasing rural crime is a step in the right direction, but it’s one that is sorely overdue.
Time to tackle rural crime

Time to tackle rural crime

Combatting the growing problem of rural crime will require a multi-pronged approach with police, government and residents themselves, but it cannot include people taking the law into their own hands.
Federal Liberals rush to legalize

Federal Liberals rush to legalize

The federal government should push back the date for marijuana legalization to ensure municipalities and police have enough time to ensure they are prepared.
Separate schools benefit Alberta

Separate schools benefit Alberta

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