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COLUMN: Tough to make property tax comparisons

COLUMN: Tough to make property tax comparisons

It's a widely-held belief that the more a house costs, the higher property taxes it will pay. That’s not always the case.
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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 restaurant closes five months after opening due to unpaid rent

Okotoks restaurant closes five months after opening due to unpaid rent

The Morning Brunch Co. location in Okotoks has plans to reopen once a breach of the lease contract is sorted, said a spokesperson for the property owner.
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Man involved in massive fentanyl lab near Okotoks sentenced

Man involved in massive fentanyl lab near Okotoks sentenced

Jonathan Loyie was sentenced to 16 years this week after a fentanyl super lab was discovered east of Okotoks in 2021.
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Smith announces new Crown corporation to oversee Alberta's rainy day fund

Smith announces new Crown corporation to oversee Alberta's rainy day fund

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced a new Crown corporation to oversee the province's rainy day fund.
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Coffee with a Cop launches in Okotoks tomorrow

Coffee with a Cop launches in Okotoks tomorrow

Public has opportunity to chat about community safety with law enforcement officers at Tim Hortons on Southridge Drive.
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Alberta doctors warn obstetrician-gynecologist shortage could mean more preemies

Alberta doctors warn obstetrician-gynecologist shortage could mean more preemies

The group representing Alberta doctors says a shortage of obstetrician-gynecologists in rural and urban areas could mean more babies are being born premature and could have ongoing health issues.
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High River councillor steps down

High River councillor steps down

Coun. Kelly Smit announced her resignation on Jan. 27, but a byelection won't be held to fill vacant seat.
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Okotoks politicians don’t miss many meetings

Okotoks politicians don’t miss many meetings

Annual report shows all Okotoks council members had strong attendance records in 2024.
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Diamond Valley man nets $2.5 million lottery win

Diamond Valley man nets $2.5 million lottery win

The winning ticket in a LOTTO 6/49 draw in December was purchased from Fas Gas in Longview.
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