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Amir Said

Amir Said

Amir Said is a reporter and photographer covering local news in Okotoks and Foothills County. Amir graduated from the University of Regina, where he was a student journalist, and worked with non-profits in Regina and Calgary before joining the Western Wheel.

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Recent Work by Amir

Calgary Folk Fest welcomes Jasper evacuees with free admission

Calgary Folk Fest welcomes Jasper evacuees with free admission

The healing power of music will be on view as evacuees of the Jasper wildfire are invited to attend the Calgary Folk Music Festival free of charge on Sunday, July 28.
Foothills firefighters head to Jasper to help battle blaze

Foothills firefighters head to Jasper to help battle blaze

Firefighters from Diamond Valley, High River and Foothills County join first responders across the province to tackle the Jasper wildfire situation.
Okotokians gather for Fireside Stories with Blackfoot elder

Okotokians gather for Fireside Stories with Blackfoot elder

The event is one of numerous steps being taken to advance reconciliation in Okotoks, says Indigenous relations advisor Desmond Jackson.
GALLERY: Little New York Daze parade marches through Longview

GALLERY: Little New York Daze parade marches through Longview

Little New York Daze, Longview’s annual summer celebration, takes place July 20 and July 21.
Nooks & Crannies: Here's where to find the art in Okotoks

Nooks & Crannies: Here's where to find the art in Okotoks

The Nooks & Crannies Festival brings 17 unique public art installations to downtown Okotoks from July 20 to Aug. 24.
Rotary student returns to Okotoks, reflects on European exchange

Rotary student returns to Okotoks, reflects on European exchange

Ella Day spent a life-changing 10 months in the Netherlands through the Rotary Club of Okotoks' youth exchange program.
GALLERY: Local vendors offer a Taste of Okotoks

GALLERY: Local vendors offer a Taste of Okotoks

Community members got to enjoy dishes and creations from 20 vendors.
Former WWE superstar Bret 'The Hitman' Hart comes to Okotoks

Former WWE superstar Bret 'The Hitman' Hart comes to Okotoks

The Hitman's July 19 appearance in Okotoks was a big hit with fans.
Former MLB star comes to Okotoks, praises Dawgs

Former MLB star comes to Okotoks, praises Dawgs

Okotoks is "a baseball town," says Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Matt Stairs, in town for today's All-Star Game.
Okotoks community gathers for another Picnic at the Piano

Okotoks community gathers for another Picnic at the Piano

The Wednesday, July 17 Picnic at the Piano brought two talented Calgary-based performers to Okotoks.
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