Okotoks

Transportation services help rural seniors maintain their independence.

To help keep seniors and those with mobility issues connected with their neighbours and their community and enable them to do day-to-day tasks, such as visiting the doctor or grocery shopping, the Alberta government is providing funding for accessible and affordable transportation services.

The ongoing conversation around coal mining in Alberta has heated up as of late.

So much so that a country musician, a former coal policy committee member, and a conservation worker are calling for a debate with the premier about coal mining to help clear the air around the issue.

Corb Lund has been vocal against coal mining on the eastern slopes of the Rockies for some time and is one of the trio calling for the debate.

Canada was thrust into election season when the writ was dropped on March 23, with election day scheduled for April 28.

The current slate of candidates in the Foothills Riding includes John Bruinsma, the Liberal candidate who got his foot in the door fairly early, having been acclaimed on Feb. 20.

Bruinsma was born and raised in Alberta, having lived much of his adult life in the Edmonton area, pursuing an education in accounting and engineering technology, and raising a family before entering a career in oil and gas.

Susan Aglukark and her band are performing this Wednesday night in Okotoks at the Old Church Theatre.

The multi-award-winning singer and songwriter is bringing a full band and throat singer Angela Amarualik with her.

Aglukark is celebrating the 30th anniversary of her major record label debut 'This Child'.

The Canada Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) have given the Alberta government a grade of D- on their ability to protect land and water in the province.

It has a lot to do with coal mining, said Katie Morrison, executive director of CPAWS Southern Alberta chapter.

Gleichen RCMP have confirmed a missing teenager has been found safe.

The 13-year-old had last been seen in the Siksika area on March 22, and there was concern for her wellbeing.

On Tuesday (March 25) afternoon, the RCMP confirmed she was found safe.

The Town of Diamond Valley's water main currently has a leak.

Due to the leak, crews are preparing to excavate the area and repair the water line, which has occurred at 130 Government Road in front of Saigon Moon.

While crews are working, there are traffic accommodations in place, and the Town has kindly asked motorists to follow the signs and drive cautiously through the area.

The Town took to Social Media to thank everyone for their patience while the leak gets repaired.

What an exciting thing to read, that Light Up Okotoks was named a finalist in the 2025 Canadian Event Awards for Best Event for a City or Municipality, which has placed them alongside major centers, such as Edmonton, Calgary, and Toronto.

The applicant looking to build a cell tower in Diamond Valley is no longer looking to erect it on the Turner Valley Post Office site.

Earlier this month, the Diamond Valley Town Council voiced its strong opposition to the tower being built on the site, citing various concerns, including the area's historical character and the tower's potential effect on tourism.

They encouraged locals to voice their own opposition to the proposal to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, and it seems to have worked.

The federal Liberals are pushing further ahead of the Conservatives in voter support, and almost one in two Canadians surveyed said they think the Liberals will win the election, a new poll suggests.

The survey, conducted by Leger for The Canadian Press, reports that 44 per cent of decided voters surveyed would vote Liberal in the upcoming election, ahead of the Conservatives at 38 per cent.

The poll surveyed 1,599 Canadians between March 21 and March 23, which includes the first day of the election, and the two days leading into it.