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Amir Said

Amir Said

Amir Said is a reporter and photographer covering news in Okotoks, Foothills County and throughout southern Alberta. He graduated from the University of Regina, where he was a student journalist, and worked with non-profits in Regina and Calgary before joining the Western Wheel and Great West Media.

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asaid@greatwest.ca

Recent Work by Amir

Full slate expected for Foothills as four parties nominate candidates

Full slate expected for Foothills as four parties nominate candidates

All major parties except the NDP have nominated candidates in the riding held by Conservative John Barlow for the past decade.
Okotoks playwright staging new murder mystery musical

Okotoks playwright staging new murder mystery musical

'The Night of The Murder' is Juno-nominated Maren Ord Burnham's fourth musical.
Two collisions with elk reported near Diamond Valley

Two collisions with elk reported near Diamond Valley

Two separate vehicle collisions with three elk were reported to RCMP on the morning of March 25.
Two collisions with elk reported near Diamond Valley

Two collisions with elk reported near Diamond Valley

Two separate vehicle collisions with three elk were reported to RCMP on the morning of March 25.
Green Party staffer seeking Foothills seat in upcoming election

Green Party staffer seeking Foothills seat in upcoming election

Emma Hoberg is the Green Party's candidate for Foothills in the April 28 federal election.
Fan-favourite folk artist once again headlining Beneath the Arch

Fan-favourite folk artist once again headlining Beneath the Arch

Cara Luft's 50 for 50 tour is coming to Diamond Valley on March 29.
FSD support staff return to work under new collective agreement

FSD support staff return to work under new collective agreement

A contract between CUPE Local 5040 and Foothills School Division was ratified on March 21, marking the last of nine deals accepted by thousands of striking education workers across Alberta.
GALLERY: Diversity on display at Okotoks cultural celebration

GALLERY: Diversity on display at Okotoks cultural celebration

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination was commemorated with an event at the Viking Rentals Centre on March 21.
List tracks winter bird population trends in Okotoks, Calgary area

List tracks winter bird population trends in Okotoks, Calgary area

Over 100 bird species were identified in Calgary and surrounding area this winter.
FSD education workers ratify new deal, ending weeks-long strike

FSD education workers ratify new deal, ending weeks-long strike

A deal between CUPE Local 5040 and Foothills School Division was reached on March 19 and ratified on March 21.
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