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Alberta's agriculture industry escapes U.S tariffs
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Alberta, nurses union reach four-year deal, pay increases up to 20 per cent
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Stock markets in Canada and U.S. tumble after Trump tariff announcement
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Alberta athlete William Gibbs secures bronze medal in Jr. Nationals Freestyle Skiing
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Okotoks man returns pre-Columbian artifact to Costa Rica
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Vees blank Okotoks Oilers in BCHL playoff opener
Vees blank Okotoks Oilers in BCHL playoff opener
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Bird e-scooter agreement extended in Okotoks, season opens Friday
Bird e-scooter agreement extended in Okotoks, season opens Friday
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Dewdney Players win big at regional theatre competition
Dewdney Players win big at regional theatre competition
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Alberta's agriculture industry escapes U.S tariffs
Alberta's agriculture industry escapes U.S tariffs
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Okotoks church celebrating its 120th anniversary
Okotoks church celebrating its 120th anniversary
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Bragg Creek growth must be in step with nature
Bragg Creek growth must be in step with nature
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COLUMN: A week fraternizing with Americans
COLUMN: A week fraternizing with Americans
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Bragg Creek growth must be in step with nature
Bragg Creek growth must be in step with nature
Youth missing from Fort Macleod found safe
Youth missing from Fort Macleod found safe
Last weekend to visit unique Diamond Valley retailer
Last weekend to visit unique Diamond Valley retailer
Foothills County seniors denied tax relief after losing home in fire
Foothills County seniors denied tax relief after losing home in fire
New wellness event for ladies coming to Turner Valley Legion
New wellness event for ladies coming to Turner Valley Legion

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Bragg Creek growth must be in step with nature
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New wellness event for ladies coming to Turner Valley Legion
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Dewdney Players win big at regional theatre competition
Dewdney Players win big at regional theatre competition
Okotoks singer hoping to advance in national competition
Okotoks singer hoping to advance in national competition
GALLERY: The Little Mermaid On Ice in Okotoks
GALLERY: The Little Mermaid On Ice in Okotoks
Rising stars to shine in High River Gift of Music concert
Rising stars to shine in High River Gift of Music concert
Okotoks playwright staging new murder mystery musical
Okotoks playwright staging new murder mystery musical

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Dewdney Players win big at regional theatre competition
Dewdney Players win big at regional theatre competition
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Okotoks singer hoping to advance in national competition
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GALLERY: The Little Mermaid On Ice in Okotoks
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Rising stars to shine in High River Gift of Music concert
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Okotoks playwright staging new murder mystery musical
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Sentinel Storage supports Oilfields Food Bank
Sentinel Storage supports Oilfields Food Bank
Millarville Mutts and Mustangs starting year off strong
Millarville Mutts and Mustangs starting year off strong
CARSTAR car washes raise over $1,700 for cystic fibrosis
CARSTAR car washes raise over $1,700 for cystic fibrosis
Events get life back to the way it should be
Events get life back to the way it should be
Community-wide garage sale for Turner Valley and Black Diamond
Community-wide garage sale for Turner Valley and Black Diamond

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Sentinel Storage supports Oilfields Food Bank
Sentinel Storage supports Oilfields Food Bank
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Millarville Mutts and Mustangs starting year off strong
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CARSTAR car washes raise over $1,700 for cystic fibrosis
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Thu, Apr 03
The Northern Star Indigenous Model Convention
Deerfoot Inn & Casino
Thu, Apr 03 @7:30pm
FFS Roping Group
High River, AB
Fri, Apr 04
Baby Rhyme Time
High River Library
Fri, Apr 04
Pre-school Story Time
High River Library
Fri, Apr 04 @1:00pm
Roddie Davidson
High River, AB
Fri, Apr 04 @2:30pm
Recycled Easter Bunny Portraits
Okotoks Public Library
Fri, Apr 04 @3:00pm
Foothills roping group
High River, AB
Fri, Apr 04 @7:00pm
Karaoke Night!
Tribal Connection Market
Fri, Apr 04 @7:30pm
Longhorn Hot Heels Roping
High River, AB
Sat, Apr 05
Pokemon Club
High River Library
Sat, Apr 05 @9:00am
HR STetson (Jenn C)
High River, AB
Sat, Apr 05 @9:30am
Drop in Board Games
High River Library
Sat, Apr 05 @10:00am
Okotoks Trade & Lifestyle Show + Spring Fling Market
Okotoks Recreation Center
Sat, Apr 05 @10:30am
OM Chanting
Okotoks Public Library
Sat, Apr 05 @5:30pm
Ladies Night Out 2025: Whiskey & Wranglers
Highwood Centre
Sat, Apr 05 @8:00pm
Mike Burns
Tribal Connection Market
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Beloved Okotoks business closing after 19 years
Beloved Okotoks business closing after 19 years
Last weekend to visit unique Diamond Valley retailer
Last weekend to visit unique Diamond Valley retailer
COBS’ fundraising for Sheep River Health Trust culminates with ‘Dough-Nation Day’
COBS’ fundraising for Sheep River Health Trust culminates with ‘Dough-Nation Day’
Okotoks restaurant reopens under new ownership
Okotoks restaurant reopens under new ownership
New program helps rural Alberta business owners buy and sell
New program helps rural Alberta business owners buy and sell

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Beloved Okotoks business closing after 19 years
Beloved Okotoks business closing after 19 years
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COBS’ fundraising for Sheep River Health Trust culminates with ‘Dough-Nation Day’
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Okotoks restaurant reopens under new ownership
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New program helps rural Alberta business owners buy and sell
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Alberta oil well report updated after concerns over taxpayer backstop recommendation
Alberta oil well report updated after concerns over taxpayer backstop recommendation
B.C. bumps up rental subsidy programs for seniors, low-income families
B.C. bumps up rental subsidy programs for seniors, low-income families
Alberta premier says latest U.S. tariffs hard to celebrate, but give time for talks
Alberta premier says latest U.S. tariffs hard to celebrate, but give time for talks
Dow drops 1,600 as US stocks lead worldwide sell-off after Trump’s tariffs cause a COVID-like shock
Dow drops 1,600 as US stocks lead worldwide sell-off after Trump’s tariffs cause a COVID-like shock
No more cheap skirts: Trump ends tax exemption for low-value Chinese imports
No more cheap skirts: Trump ends tax exemption for low-value Chinese imports

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National Business

Alberta oil well report updated after concerns over taxpayer backstop recommendation
Alberta oil well report updated after concerns over taxpayer backstop recommendation
B.C. bumps up rental subsidy programs for seniors, low-income families
Alberta premier says latest U.S. tariffs hard to celebrate, but give time for talks
Dow drops 1,600 as US stocks lead worldwide sell-off after Trump’s tariffs cause a COVID-like shock
No more cheap skirts: Trump ends tax exemption for low-value Chinese imports

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LETTER: Don’t make it difficult to die with dignity
LETTER: Don’t make it difficult to die with dignity
COLUMN: A week fraternizing with Americans
COLUMN: A week fraternizing with Americans
LETTER: Treat the away team with respect
LETTER: Treat the away team with respect
EDITORIAL: Rowan House has been a safe haven for 25 years
EDITORIAL: Rowan House has been a safe haven for 25 years
LETTER: Political bias is huge factor in demise of newspapers
LETTER: Political bias is huge factor in demise of newspapers

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LETTER: Don’t make it difficult to die with dignity
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EDITORIAL: Rowan House has been a safe haven for 25 years
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Vees blank Okotoks Oilers in BCHL playoff opener
Vees blank Okotoks Oilers in BCHL playoff opener
Cavalry FC loaded for repeat bid as CPL regular season kicks off
Cavalry FC loaded for repeat bid as CPL regular season kicks off
GALLERY: Students, teachers face-off in Okotoks
GALLERY: Students, teachers face-off in Okotoks
Okotoks Oilers ready for provincial ‘opportunity of a lifetime’
Okotoks Oilers ready for provincial ‘opportunity of a lifetime’

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Vees blank Okotoks Oilers in BCHL playoff opener
Vees blank Okotoks Oilers in BCHL playoff opener
Cavalry FC loaded for repeat bid as CPL regular season kicks off
GALLERY: Students, teachers face-off in Okotoks
Okotoks Oilers ready for provincial ‘opportunity of a lifetime’

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WHL: Chiefs take 3-1 first-round series lead with 6-2 win over Giants
WHL: Chiefs take 3-1 first-round series lead with 6-2 win over Giants
Comrie records shutout as Jets beat Golden Knights 4-0 in matchup of divisional leaders
Comrie records shutout as Jets beat Golden Knights 4-0 in matchup of divisional leaders
NHL leading goal scorer Leon Draisaitl leaves Oilers' game with an injury
NHL leading goal scorer Leon Draisaitl leaves Oilers' game with an injury
Coleman, Wolf lead Flames to 4-1 win over Ducks
Coleman, Wolf lead Flames to 4-1 win over Ducks

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WHL: Chiefs take 3-1 first-round series lead with 6-2 win over Giants
WHL: Chiefs take 3-1 first-round series lead with 6-2 win over Giants
Comrie records shutout as Jets beat Golden Knights 4-0 in matchup of divisional leaders
NHL leading goal scorer Leon Draisaitl leaves Oilers' game with an injury
Coleman, Wolf lead Flames to 4-1 win over Ducks

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Coleman, Wolf lead Flames to 4-1 win over Ducks
Coleman, Wolf lead Flames to 4-1 win over Ducks
Canadian teenager Erin Brooks reaches round of 16 at Surf City El Salvador Pro
Canadian teenager Erin Brooks reaches round of 16 at Surf City El Salvador Pro
Alberta oil well report updated after concerns over taxpayer backstop recommendation
Alberta oil well report updated after concerns over taxpayer backstop recommendation
Alberta premier says latest U.S. tariffs hard to celebrate, but give time for talks
Alberta premier says latest U.S. tariffs hard to celebrate, but give time for talks
Alberta seeks review after new trial ordered for man convicted of 1987 murder
Alberta seeks review after new trial ordered for man convicted of 1987 murder

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Coleman, Wolf lead Flames to 4-1 win over Ducks
Coleman, Wolf lead Flames to 4-1 win over Ducks
Canadian teenager Erin Brooks reaches round of 16 at Surf City El Salvador Pro
Alberta oil well report updated after concerns over taxpayer backstop recommendation
Alberta premier says latest U.S. tariffs hard to celebrate, but give time for talks
Alberta seeks review after new trial ordered for man convicted of 1987 murder

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Leaders pitch savings bonds, GST-free Canadian cars to bolster tariff-struck economy
Leaders pitch savings bonds, GST-free Canadian cars to bolster tariff-struck economy
High anxiety over softwood lumber despite tone change from U.S.: B.C. premier
High anxiety over softwood lumber despite tone change from U.S.: B.C. premier
Yukon targets Elon Musk's companies in response to U.S. tariffs
Yukon targets Elon Musk's companies in response to U.S. tariffs
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match U.S. auto tariffs
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match U.S. auto tariffs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford to visit areas without electricity since ice storm
Ontario Premier Doug Ford to visit areas without electricity since ice storm

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Leaders pitch savings bonds, GST-free Canadian cars to bolster tariff-struck economy
Leaders pitch savings bonds, GST-free Canadian cars to bolster tariff-struck economy
High anxiety over softwood lumber despite tone change from U.S.: B.C. premier
Yukon targets Elon Musk's companies in response to U.S. tariffs
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match U.S. auto tariffs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford to visit areas without electricity since ice storm

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National Lifestyle

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Living abroad and hungry to see a Chinese movie on the biggest of screens, some took action
Living abroad and hungry to see a Chinese movie on the biggest of screens, some took action
How does South Korea's society treat celebrities in crisis? A new case raises questions
How does South Korea's society treat celebrities in crisis? A new case raises questions
Federal judge rules action against NEA unnecessary after it backed off bans on gender ideology
Federal judge rules action against NEA unnecessary after it backed off bans on gender ideology
Canada Post unveils Blue Rodeo stamp featuring current band members
Canada Post unveils Blue Rodeo stamp featuring current band members
Federal judge says she will temporarily block billions in health funding cuts to states
Federal judge says she will temporarily block billions in health funding cuts to states

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National Lifestyle

Living abroad and hungry to see a Chinese movie on the biggest of screens, some took action
Living abroad and hungry to see a Chinese movie on the biggest of screens, some took action
How does South Korea's society treat celebrities in crisis? A new case raises questions
Federal judge rules action against NEA unnecessary after it backed off bans on gender ideology
Canada Post unveils Blue Rodeo stamp featuring current band members
Federal judge says she will temporarily block billions in health funding cuts to states

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World News

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South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office over declaration of martial law
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office over declaration of martial law
Brown University to see half a billion in federal funding halted by Trump administration
Brown University to see half a billion in federal funding halted by Trump administration
Israeli strike on a school in Gaza kills at least 27 people, Palestinian health officials say
Israeli strike on a school in Gaza kills at least 27 people, Palestinian health officials say
Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth’s use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike
Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth’s use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike
Trump moves to fire several national security officials deemed insufficiently loyal, AP sources say
Trump moves to fire several national security officials deemed insufficiently loyal, AP sources say

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World News

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office over declaration of martial law
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office over declaration of martial law
Brown University to see half a billion in federal funding halted by Trump administration
Israeli strike on a school in Gaza kills at least 27 people, Palestinian health officials say
Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth’s use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike
Trump moves to fire several national security officials deemed insufficiently loyal, AP sources say

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