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How will shorter Alberta winters affect those with seasonal affective disorder?

How will shorter Alberta winters affect those with seasonal affective disorder?

Winters in the Edmonton area, or the number of consecutive days with temperatures below freezing, are at least 10 days shorter than they were nearly 75 years ago, data published by researchers at the University of Lethbridge shows.
Artists invited to participate in Nooks & Crannies Festival

Artists invited to participate in Nooks & Crannies Festival

Deadline for artists to apply to take part in summer festival in downtown Okotoks is tomorrow.
‘The Man in Black’ bringing TV show to Okotoks

‘The Man in Black’ bringing TV show to Okotoks

Jaedyn Pilon stars in tribute to Johnny Cash that will be coming to the Foothills Centennial Centre on May 23.
Project at Oilfields School looks at sustainable ranching

Project at Oilfields School looks at sustainable ranching

Oilfields School in Diamond Valley has been awarded funding to help students explore sustainable cattle ranching.
GALLERY: 'Hansel and Gretel' by the Dewdney Players

GALLERY: 'Hansel and Gretel' by the Dewdney Players

The troupe's production of 'Hansel and Gretel' is on until May 11 at the Rotary Arts Performing Centre.
Province announces $30 million for sports and rec facilities

Province announces $30 million for sports and rec facilities

Grant is for small and mid-sized projects, including indoor and outdoor skating rinks, community pools, indoor turf centres, pickle ball courts, and other sport and recreational facilities.
GALLERY: Students of Okotoks elementary face off against teachers

GALLERY: Students of Okotoks elementary face off against teachers

It was students vs. teachers as St. Mary's School held its annual hockey game in Okotoks
Alberta voter ID restrictions threat to "core democratic values": political scientist

Alberta voter ID restrictions threat to "core democratic values": political scientist

"There's been a spirit in Alberta political culture that we want as many people and as many different types of people voting in elections. That changes with Bill 20."
Numerous charges laid in Okotoks shooting

Numerous charges laid in Okotoks shooting

A 26-year-old Okotoks resident had been charged and the victim is recovering in hospital, police said.
Snowfall postpones Millarville Spring Market

Snowfall postpones Millarville Spring Market

More than 100 vendors are expected at market, which has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 11.
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