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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.

Email
asaid@greatwest.ca

Recent Work by Amir

Folk artist bringing Juno-winning sound to the Foothills

Folk artist bringing Juno-winning sound to the Foothills

David Francey is coming to Diamond Valley for the final Beneath the Arch concert of the season.
Agriculture, housing among top local issues for Foothills candidates

Agriculture, housing among top local issues for Foothills candidates

Each of the five federal election candidates for Foothills has a unique set of top local issues.
GALLERY: All sorts of animals at Spruce Meadows PetFest

GALLERY: All sorts of animals at Spruce Meadows PetFest

PetFest returned to the Foothills April 11 to 13.
Okotoks youth robotics team off to great start

Okotoks youth robotics team off to great start

The Gnarly Narwhals are Okotoks' youngest crew of engineers.
Okotoks Pickleball and Tennis Centre takes major step forward

Okotoks Pickleball and Tennis Centre takes major step forward

The recreation facility will offer 12 indoor pickleball courts and one indoor tennis court. 
Spruce Meadows receives patronage from Royal Family

Spruce Meadows receives patronage from Royal Family

Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, is officially a royal patron of Spruce Meadows.
Final list of election candidates confirmed for Foothills

Final list of election candidates confirmed for Foothills

All major parties have nominated candidates in the riding for a total of five candidates.
Cost of living a critical issue for Foothills election candidates

Cost of living a critical issue for Foothills election candidates

Affordability, housing prices and rising costs are top of mind for voters nationwide.
GALLERY: NHL star headlines Okotoks youth street hockey tournament

GALLERY: NHL star headlines Okotoks youth street hockey tournament

The second annual Hockey Day in Canada youth tournament returned to Okotoks on April 5.
Worldwide nature challenge coming to Calgary and surrounding area

Worldwide nature challenge coming to Calgary and surrounding area

Calgary, Foothills County and Rocky View County will take part in the global City Nature Challenge from April 25 to 28.
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