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A bear went for a stroll through Okotoks last night
WEB17 hours ago · A black bear was spotted in Okotoks last night (Sept. 17). A few Okotokians posted videos of the bear to Facebook, including Leslee Horniachek, whose security camera captured footage of the black bear walking across her front lawn and a driveway in the Westmount neighbourhood at 2:48 a.m. According to Horniachek, she initially thought it was a prank when she first saw the bear on her camera.
Playground upgrades are coming to Okotoks
WEB21 hours ago · The Town of Okotoks will have two upgraded playgrounds soon. According to the Town, construction has already begun to replace the playgrounds at both the Crystal Ridge and Suntree Park Playgrounds. The Town had asked for public input on the designs of the new playgrounds through an online poll. People were able to select between two designs per playground, with each poll being available for ...
Town sirens being tested today - OkotoksOnline.com - Local …
WEB20 hours ago · The Town of High River's two emergency sirens are undergoing maintenance today. According to the Town's website, a short burst from the siren may be heard as a silent system test is conducted. If it was a real emergency, you would hear the siren repeat continuously. To stay up to date with ...
Crowson hits walk-off home run to complete the three-peat
WEBAug 18, 2024 · The Okotoks Dawgs are crowned the 2024 WCBL Champions and complete the three-peat on a walk-off home run by hometown hero Connor Crowson at Seaman Stadium Saturday night, in a 6-5 win over the Moose Jaw Miller Express. Game three of the best-of-three finals came down to a thrilling finish, which could also be said about the Dawgs' playoff run as a whole. Each series would come down to a final ...
The Rolling Barrage returns to Okotoks this week
WEBAug 12, 2024 · The Rolling Barrage returns to Okotoks this week. It's an annual event where a procession of motorcyclists ride across Canada to raise money and awareness for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among veterans and first responders. Their journey started in St. John's, Newfoundland on July 27 and is expected to end in Vancouver on August 17. The procession will be rolling down the hill on ...
Okotoks already well-positioned for drought prep
WEBJan 12, 2024 · The Town of Okotoks is ready to step up when it comes to drought preparedness. At their Jan. 8 meeting, town council reviewed a letter from Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz urging all of Alberta's municipalities to prepare for worsening drought conditions this year.. The letter included four steps municipalities are being asked to undertake as proactive measures:
Okotoks Oilers return to the ice on Friday
WEBJan 25, 2024 · The Okotoks Oilers will return to the ice on Friday (Jan. 26). Teams and fans have been on tenterhooks after the cancellation of seven AJHL games over the weekend and earlier this week. That includes Tuesday's Oilers game, where they were set to host the Canmore Eagles. The wave of cancellations came shortly after the news that five AJHL teams, including Okotoks, would be joining the BCHL for ...
Construction to close lanes along major Okotoks roadway this week
WEB2 days ago · Construction work will see lane closures along a major Okotoks intersection this week. Geotechnical work is being done along 338th Avenue and 32nd Street, just north of HTA and Meadow Ridge School. Lane closures are expected, with single-lane alternating traffic between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. It's expected to last from September 16-25. Drivers are asked to watch for construction crews and signage ...
Okotoks Oilers officially join the BCHL, return to the ice tomorrow
WEBFeb 1, 2024 · The Okotoks Oilers are officially part of the BCHL. In a media release from February 1, the team announced that they finalized a franchise agreement with the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL), effective immediately. Along with the Oilers, the Blackfalds Bulldogs, Brook Bandits, Sherwood Park Crusaders, and Spruce Grove Saints have officially joined the B.C. league, as confirmed in a ...