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Amir Said

Amir Said

Amir Said is a reporter and photographer covering news in Okotoks, Foothills County and throughout southern Alberta. He 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 and Great West Media.

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Recent Work by Amir

FSD support staff return to work under new collective agreement

FSD support staff return to work under new collective agreement

A contract between CUPE Local 5040 and Foothills School Division was ratified on March 21, marking the last of nine deals accepted by thousands of striking education workers across Alberta.
GALLERY: Diversity on display at Okotoks cultural celebration

GALLERY: Diversity on display at Okotoks cultural celebration

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination was commemorated with an event at the Viking Rentals Centre on March 21.
List tracks winter bird population trends in Okotoks, Calgary area

List tracks winter bird population trends in Okotoks, Calgary area

Over 100 bird species were identified in Calgary and surrounding area this winter.
FSD education workers ratify new deal, ending weeks-long strike

FSD education workers ratify new deal, ending weeks-long strike

A deal between CUPE Local 5040 and Foothills School Division was reached on March 19 and ratified on March 21.
People's Party nominates founding member as Foothills candidate

People's Party nominates founding member as Foothills candidate

Paul O'Halloran officially became the party's candidate on March 20.
Registration now open for ninth annual Hike for Hospice

Registration now open for ninth annual Hike for Hospice

The Foothills Country Hospice fundraiser returns on May 4.
Hockey Day in Canada youth tournament returning to Okotoks

Hockey Day in Canada youth tournament returning to Okotoks

NHL legend Kelly Hrudey will be in attendance at Okotoks Nissan's second annual youth street hockey tournament on April 5.
Only two Foothills candidates nominated as federal election looms

Only two Foothills candidates nominated as federal election looms

The Conservatives and Liberals are the only parties with candidates nominated to run for the Foothills seat, while a People's Party candidate is seeking the nomination.
Highwood Lions Music Festival returns to Okotoks, High River

Highwood Lions Music Festival returns to Okotoks, High River

The beloved springtime festival runs until March 28.
New legislation aims to boost biogas and biodigesters in Alberta

New legislation aims to boost biogas and biodigesters in Alberta

Government of Alberta legislation aims to attract job-creating investment, including in biodigester facilities.
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