Okotoks transportation team lead clarifies snow clearing strategy
It's been a slippery week in Okotoks after the sudden dump of snow.
The Town of Okotoks has been hearing complaints from some locals about not seeing snow-clearing vehicles, a lack of sand on the roads, and general slippery conditions in town.
The town does have a rigorous system for snowfall events and snow clearing, where roadways are divided into three priorities.
Priority 1 routes include arterial roads and downtown streets.
RCMP conclude investigation into body found in Aldersyde
The RCMP has concluded their investigation into a body found in Aldersyde.
On December 23, 2022, officers responded to reports of the body near the area service station.
Officers found a deceased female, whose age and identity will not be disclosed.
RCMP media relations confirm that the death was not suspicious in nature.
No further updates are anticipated.
Spreading Spirit in the Foothills a Success
The Okotoks Food Bank received a few hundred pounds of food as well as a few hundred dollars on Monday (Nov. 28).
The Eagle 100.9, 99.7 Sun Country, and AM 1140 held a food drive at Christine's No Frills in Okotoks on Saturday, inviting listeners and No Frills shoppers to contribute food or monetary donations for the local food bank.
After the donations were weighed and counted, with help from Okotoks Ford who provided a truck to transport the food, it was determined that Okotokians donated 268 pounds of food and $250 in cash during the event.
The Point broadens its horizons
One of Okotoks’ newest hangout spots is branching out.
The Point launched in early 2022 with the subtitle "a place for teens."
For a long time, Okotokians had expressed the desire for an entertainment/recreation space for teens outside of existing spots like the rec centre.
Sara and Gavin Rae were happy to rise to the occasion, and it was well received.
Ryan Watson arrested again after copper wire theft
Ryan Watson has had another run-in with the law, after a break-in and copper wire theft on June 1.
Strathmore RCMP has confirmed he's the same Ryan Randy Watson who made national headlines in 2018 for his role in the Eddie Maurice property rights case.
Maurice fired warning shots at Watson and another individual after he found them intruding on his property, with a bullet ending up lodged in Watson's arm.
Watson sued Maurice for $100,000, and Maurice counter-sued for $150,000.
Both claims were dropped in January 2020.