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Crash impacting traffic in Okotoks
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By: Western Wheel Staff
Traffic is being rerouted by RCMP on southbound Northridge Drive and 338 Avenue in Okotoks. More >

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RCMP say missing youth may be travelling to Eden Valley
RCMP say missing youth may be travelling to Eden Valley
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Last weekend to visit unique Diamond Valley retailer
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Foothills County seniors denied tax relief after losing home in fire
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New wellness event for ladies coming to Turner Valley Legion
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Two collisions with elk reported near Diamond Valley

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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
Fan-favourite folk artist once again headlining Beneath the Arch
Fan-favourite folk artist once again headlining Beneath the Arch
Foothills bursary to benefit young performing artists
Foothills bursary to benefit young performing artists

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GALLERY: The Little Mermaid On Ice in Okotoks
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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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Events get life back to the way it should be
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Community-wide garage sale for Turner Valley and Black Diamond

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Okotoks Public Library
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Roddie Davidson
High River, AB
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Tribal Connection Market
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Solace Grief Support Society
Okotoks Public Library
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Solace Grief Support
Okotoks Public Library
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Craft & Create for Adults: Faux Stained Glass Suncatchers
High River Library
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High River, AB
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Okotoks Chess Club
Okotoks Public Library
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Beloved Okotoks business closing after 19 years
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Last weekend to visit unique Diamond Valley retailer
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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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Transfer of baby eel quota to First Nations was unfair, says federal judge
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Rogers Communications and NHL announce $11-billion broadcast rights deal
Tesla sales tumble 13% as Musk backlash, competition and aging lineup turn off buyers
Tesla sales tumble 13% as Musk backlash, competition and aging lineup turn off buyers
Companies preparing for tariff turbulence as U.S. set to announce latest round
Companies preparing for tariff turbulence as U.S. set to announce latest round
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Vancouver home sales hit lowest March levels since 2019 despite supply influx: board

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Transfer of baby eel quota to First Nations was unfair, says federal judge
Transfer of baby eel quota to First Nations was unfair, says federal judge
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LETTER: Treat the away team with respect
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EDITORIAL: Rowan House has been a safe haven for 25 years
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LETTER: Political bias is huge factor in demise of newspapers
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LETTER: Okotoks taxpayers shouldn’t have expense of deer-proofing gardens
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LETTER: Ready to vote for those willing to slow growth in Okotoks

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Cavalry FC loaded for repeat bid as CPL regular season kicks off
Cavalry FC loaded for repeat bid as CPL regular season kicks off
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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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Familiarity on ice as Okotoks Oilers, Vees clash in BCHL playoffs

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Cavalry FC loaded for repeat bid as CPL regular season kicks off
Cavalry FC loaded for repeat bid as CPL regular season kicks off
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Canada's Jacobs beats Norway's Ramsfjell 8-3 at world curling playdowns
Canada's Jacobs beats Norway's Ramsfjell 8-3 at world curling playdowns
Edmonton Oilers sign forwards David Tomasek, Josh Samanski to contracts
Edmonton Oilers sign forwards David Tomasek, Josh Samanski to contracts
Rogers Communications and NHL announce $11-billion broadcast rights deal
Rogers Communications and NHL announce $11-billion broadcast rights deal
Canada women to play two tests in South Africa ahead of Rugby World Cup
Canada women to play two tests in South Africa ahead of Rugby World Cup

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Canada's Jacobs beats Norway's Ramsfjell 8-3 at world curling playdowns
Canada's Jacobs beats Norway's Ramsfjell 8-3 at world curling playdowns
Edmonton Oilers sign forwards David Tomasek, Josh Samanski to contracts
Rogers Communications and NHL announce $11-billion broadcast rights deal
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Child pornography charges laid against Edmonton man in global crackdown
Child pornography charges laid against Edmonton man in global crackdown
Edmonton Oilers sign forwards David Tomasek, Josh Samanski to contracts
Edmonton Oilers sign forwards David Tomasek, Josh Samanski to contracts
TSN president Stewart Johnston named 15th commissioner of the CFL
TSN president Stewart Johnston named 15th commissioner of the CFL
CPKC and Lanco Group/Mi-Jack sell Panama Canal Railway Co. joint venture
CPKC and Lanco Group/Mi-Jack sell Panama Canal Railway Co. joint venture
Alberta Health Services halts plan to reduce patient food, drinks after pushback
Alberta Health Services halts plan to reduce patient food, drinks after pushback

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Child pornography charges laid against Edmonton man in global crackdown
Child pornography charges laid against Edmonton man in global crackdown
Edmonton Oilers sign forwards David Tomasek, Josh Samanski to contracts
TSN president Stewart Johnston named 15th commissioner of the CFL
CPKC and Lanco Group/Mi-Jack sell Panama Canal Railway Co. joint venture
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Quebec coroner calls out 'hero firefighter' culture in 2023 flooding deaths
Quebec coroner calls out 'hero firefighter' culture in 2023 flooding deaths
All eyes are on Trump today as trade war continues to dominate election campaign
All eyes are on Trump today as trade war continues to dominate election campaign
Snow and freezing rain return to parts of Ontario; more power outages possible
Snow and freezing rain return to parts of Ontario; more power outages possible
'Liberation Day': A timeline of Donald Trump's trade war with Canada
'Liberation Day': A timeline of Donald Trump's trade war with Canada
State of economywide tariffs on Canada unclear as Trump's global trade war escalates
State of economywide tariffs on Canada unclear as Trump's global trade war escalates

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Quebec coroner calls out 'hero firefighter' culture in 2023 flooding deaths
Quebec coroner calls out 'hero firefighter' culture in 2023 flooding deaths
All eyes are on Trump today as trade war continues to dominate election campaign
Snow and freezing rain return to parts of Ontario; more power outages possible
'Liberation Day': A timeline of Donald Trump's trade war with Canada
State of economywide tariffs on Canada unclear as Trump's global trade war escalates

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Ralph Fiennes will make his opera directing debut
Ralph Fiennes will make his opera directing debut
Beloved Anchorage pet reindeer euthanized after someone tampered with pen, possibly poisoned him
Beloved Anchorage pet reindeer euthanized after someone tampered with pen, possibly poisoned him
Nintendo Switch 2 launches in June with new 'Mario Kart World' game
Nintendo Switch 2 launches in June with new 'Mario Kart World' game
Josh Brolin, Francis Ford Coppola and Michael Mann pay tribute to Val Kilmer after his death
Josh Brolin, Francis Ford Coppola and Michael Mann pay tribute to Val Kilmer after his death
Transfer of baby eel quota to First Nations was unfair, says federal judge
Transfer of baby eel quota to First Nations was unfair, says federal judge

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National Lifestyle

Ralph Fiennes will make his opera directing debut
Ralph Fiennes will make his opera directing debut
Beloved Anchorage pet reindeer euthanized after someone tampered with pen, possibly poisoned him
Nintendo Switch 2 launches in June with new 'Mario Kart World' game
Josh Brolin, Francis Ford Coppola and Michael Mann pay tribute to Val Kilmer after his death
Transfer of baby eel quota to First Nations was unfair, says federal judge

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Netanyahu says Israel will establish a new security corridor across Gaza to pressure Hamas
Netanyahu says Israel will establish a new security corridor across Gaza to pressure Hamas
Judge dismisses corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams
Judge dismisses corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams
Police find 2023 Nashville school shooter sought notoriety, hid mental health from medical providers
Police find 2023 Nashville school shooter sought notoriety, hid mental health from medical providers
Myanmar's military declares a ceasefire to ease quake relief as the death toll tops 3,000
Myanmar's military declares a ceasefire to ease quake relief as the death toll tops 3,000
US judge orders Trump administration to restore legal aid to unaccompanied migrant children
US judge orders Trump administration to restore legal aid to unaccompanied migrant children

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Netanyahu says Israel will establish a new security corridor across Gaza to pressure Hamas
Netanyahu says Israel will establish a new security corridor across Gaza to pressure Hamas
Judge dismisses corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams
Police find 2023 Nashville school shooter sought notoriety, hid mental health from medical providers
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US judge orders Trump administration to restore legal aid to unaccompanied migrant children

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