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Ted Murphy

Ted Murphy

Ted Murphy is the editor for westernwheel.ca and the Western Wheel newspaper. To get in touch with Ted, please email [email protected].

Recent Work by Ted

Okotoks real estate market has struggled with inventory for four years

Okotoks real estate market has struggled with inventory for four years

Limited supply has been favourable to sellers, which has seen the Okotoks market set price records seven times in 2024.  
COLUMN: Utility savings cushion another tax hike in Okotoks

COLUMN: Utility savings cushion another tax hike in Okotoks

Town survey asks residents about affordability issues, yet another property tax hike puts added pressure on household budgets.
Okotoks couple has FAIM to thank for so much

Okotoks couple has FAIM to thank for so much

Ricky and Gina Jones, who met six years ago through FAIM, have received employment and housing support.
FOOTHILLS Magazine: Too much history not to share

FOOTHILLS Magazine: Too much history not to share

Ginger beer king Ray Macdonald, whose collection numbers more than 400, would like to open a museum.
COLUMN: Movie plot is pretty easy to follow

COLUMN: Movie plot is pretty easy to follow

It's not difficult to get up to speed on one of Hallmark's Christmas flicks given they all follow a familiar storyline.
Fostering with Pound Rescue 'an incredible experience'

Fostering with Pound Rescue 'an incredible experience'

Fiona Haynes has seen the good that Okotoks-based Pound Rescue does in the community up close.  
COLUMN: Lights signal town is growing up

COLUMN: Lights signal town is growing up

Growing number of traffic lights on Northridge/Southridge Drive making it a slow go on Okotoks' main drag.
Foothills Country Hospice provides ‘amazing’ care

Foothills Country Hospice provides ‘amazing’ care

Don Walker is blown away by the kindness and compassion after his wife of 57 years spends the final five weeks of her life in hospice care.
Shop of Wonders ensures gifts under the tree in the Foothills

Shop of Wonders ensures gifts under the tree in the Foothills

With the help of the community, MyCityCare Okotoks expects to provide Christmas gifts for more than 1,000 children.
Light Up to usher in holiday season in Okotoks

Light Up to usher in holiday season in Okotoks

Thousands will descend on Olde Towne Okotoks on Friday, Nov. 22 for a giant holiday-themed street party.
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