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.

Phone: 587-325-6248
Email: [email protected]

Recent Work by Amir

Bobcat sightings in Okotoks: here's what to know

Okotokians are advised to watch out for bobcats amid recent reports of sightings on social media.

Oct 13, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

Okotoks author brings book to Rome, meets Pope Francis

Holy Trinity Academy grad Mackenzie Neufeld's book 'From Physics to Faith' made it all the way to the Vatican.

Oct 11, 2024 12:37 PM Read more >

Korean bistro opens in Okotoks at former restaurant location

Rose of Sharon is at the British Chippy's former location on Elizabeth Street in Olde Towne.

Oct 10, 2024 5:15 PM Read more >

Black bear makes itself at home on Foothills property

The young bear spent hours at a rural property about 30 minutes south of Okotoks on Oct. 9.

Oct 10, 2024 1:15 PM Read more >

Alberta woman brought faith journey memoir to Pope Francis

Mackenzie Neufeld's book 'From Physics to Faith' is her story of moving from atheism to faith as a teen brought her to the Vatican to gift the book to the pope.

Oct 10, 2024 11:53 AM Read more >