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Canada carbon rebate goes out today as future of carbon tax remains unclear

Canada carbon rebate goes out today as future of carbon tax remains unclear

The first carbon rebate of 2025 is being paid out today to households in provinces that use the federal carbon pricing system — even as the future of the rebate program itself remains uncertain.
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EDITORIAL: Pioneering Okotoks solar project is leaving a legacy

EDITORIAL: Pioneering Okotoks solar project is leaving a legacy

Decommissioning of the Drake Landing Solar Community doesn't take away from the accomplishments of the groundbreaking initiative.
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ROAD REPORT: Foothills road conditions and cameras

ROAD REPORT: Foothills road conditions and cameras

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras
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Okotoks Oilers put on a show at annual Minds Matter Game

Okotoks Oilers put on a show at annual Minds Matter Game

Mental health in the spotlight with over 1,500 Foothills School Division students in attendance
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Four-day appeal hearing set for proposed Foothills biodigester

Four-day appeal hearing set for proposed Foothills biodigester

An appeal hearing for the Rimrock Renewables biodigester will be held at the end of this month, but a decision could be months away.
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Strip mining to be allowed under Alberta's new coal rules

Strip mining to be allowed under Alberta's new coal rules

Alberta’s modernized coal rules will permit strip mining and other surface mining techniques in the Rockies and foothills.
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Erratic Players exceed all expectations in debut year

Erratic Players exceed all expectations in debut year

The newly-created Foothills theatre troupe performed sold-out show in Longview and High River in 2024.
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Tickets now on sale for first-ever Okotoks' Got Talent

Tickets now on sale for first-ever Okotoks' Got Talent

The talent show will benefit the United Way on March 7.
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GALLERY: Okotoks stages golden last second comeback at Communities Cup

GALLERY: Okotoks stages golden last second comeback at Communities Cup

Okotoks United win U15 futsal division at home tournament on penalty kicks
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Lego builders can win cash prizes at Sheep River Library

Lego builders can win cash prizes at Sheep River Library

Library in Diamond Valley is holding a youth Lego competition that will be judged by a contestant from the Lego Masters TV show.
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