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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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Recent Work by Amir

Okotoks Library announces ambitious new plan of service

Okotoks Library announces ambitious new plan of service

The 2025-2029 strategic plan aims to be a bold step forward in meeting the evolving needs of library users.
New exhibits bring crime scenes, self-reflection to Okotoks Art Gallery

New exhibits bring crime scenes, self-reflection to Okotoks Art Gallery

Exhibits by Alberta artists Arianna Richardson and Lori L. Lofgren are on view until March 7.
Okotoks Museum brings back one-room schools for new exhibit

Okotoks Museum brings back one-room schools for new exhibit

Explore the many one-room schools of Foothills County at the Okotoks Museum and Archives.
Diamond Valley unveils new signs, community reception mixed

Diamond Valley unveils new signs, community reception mixed

'It just adds that true, realistic feel of where you're at in Alberta,' says Mayor Barry Crane of new Diamond Valley signs.
Okotoks, Foothills organizations get big boost from gov't funding

Okotoks, Foothills organizations get big boost from gov't funding

Organizations in Okotoks and Foothills County were among 226 recipients of community funding announced on Jan. 16.
Okotoks air quality looking good as year-long study continues

Okotoks air quality looking good as year-long study continues

Okotoks and other Calgary-area air quality readings continue to be available in real-time.
Exciting future ahead, says former Okotoks Liberal candidate

Exciting future ahead, says former Okotoks Liberal candidate

Former Macleod Liberal candidate Dustin Fuller endorses Mark Carney as the party's next leader.
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.
GALLERY: Cornhole players compete at Okotoks regional tourney

GALLERY: Cornhole players compete at Okotoks regional tourney

The Okotoks Prairie Dogz hosted an Alberta regional and a free youth tournament on Jan. 10 and 11 at Viking Rentals Centre.
GALLERY: Mystics and more at 'Journey of the Third Eye' in Okotoks

GALLERY: Mystics and more at 'Journey of the Third Eye' in Okotoks

Psychic readings, sacred geometry and more at Okotoks fair.
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