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Okotoks program produces over 17,000 school lunches annually

Okotoks program produces over 17,000 school lunches annually

Demand continues to increase on school lunch program offered at all Foothills School Division schools in Okotoks.
Over $730,000 in gov't funding going to Alberta agriculture education

Over $730,000 in gov't funding going to Alberta agriculture education

The funding will go toward Alberta 4-H's youth agriculture programs with a focus on experience-based learning and mental health.
Former PM Harper may become next AIMCo chairman

Former PM Harper may become next AIMCo chairman

Despite the reports of Harper taking over as board chair, his AIMCo membership has not been confirmed. The government intends to announce the new board next week.
Book your wagon ride online for Light Up Okotoks

Book your wagon ride online for Light Up Okotoks

Town of Okotoks is booking one wagon ride time slot each day beginning on Wednesday, Nov. 13.
Christmas market in Okotoks will support disabled entrepreneurs

Christmas market in Okotoks will support disabled entrepreneurs

FAIM's Christmas market will feature local entrepreneurs and a bake sale on Saturday, Nov. 16.
Demand on the rise for domestic violence services: Rowan House

Demand on the rise for domestic violence services: Rowan House

Rowan House serves communities throughout Foothills County, where rates of police-reported intimate partner violence can be up to 75 per cent higher than urban areas.
EDITORIAL: Lessening burden on homeowners is welcomed

EDITORIAL: Lessening burden on homeowners is welcomed

Business park near Highway 2 approved by Okotoks council will help shift some of the tax burden off homeowners.
Extra copies of Wheel will be available in event of postal work stoppage

Extra copies of Wheel will be available in event of postal work stoppage

Rural customers will receive this week's edition of the Western Wheel, but a work stoppage could impact deliveries moving forward.
Town seeking input on proposed downtown Okotoks upgrades

Town seeking input on proposed downtown Okotoks upgrades

Large-scale downtown construction project scheduled to start next year is focus of open house on Wednesday, Nov. 13.
Foothills Storm snap Chaos’ undefeated start to season

Foothills Storm snap Chaos’ undefeated start to season

AJFHL South Division teams split home and home set
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