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Robert Korotyszyn

Robert Korotyszyn

Robert Korotyszyn covers Turner Valley, Black Diamond and general news for Okotoks Today and the Western Wheel newspaper.

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Next year's budget in Okotoks sees tax hike near 5 per cent

Next year's budget in Okotoks sees tax hike near 5 per cent

Mayor Tanya Thorn said the budget balances the impacts of inflation and rising costs with the need to save. 
Okotoks property taxes to rise, but utility bills will decline

Okotoks property taxes to rise, but utility bills will decline

The Town expects lower utility rates will help offset a proposed 4.8% property tax hike, leaving the average home to pay $23.88 more than last year.
Elma Street home gets historic designation in Okotoks

Elma Street home gets historic designation in Okotoks

The Lineham/Mitchell residence was built around 1900 and features characteristics of early homes in Okotoks.
Albertans ride out hurricane in Cuba with other Canadians

Albertans ride out hurricane in Cuba with other Canadians

An Okotoks couple avoided the worst of hurricane Rafael in Cuba while vacationing near Varadero.
Okotokians ride out hurricane in Cuba with other Canadians

Okotokians ride out hurricane in Cuba with other Canadians

An Okotoks couple avoided the worst of hurricane Rafael in Cuba while vacationing near Varadero.
Westwinds Communities still waiting for funding for D'Arcy site

Westwinds Communities still waiting for funding for D'Arcy site

Construction funding is needed before 50 units of affordable housing can be built in Okotoks.
Summer water use in Okotoks down compared to previous years

Summer water use in Okotoks down compared to previous years

Water use in Okotoks this summer was lower than it was in 2022 and 2023, and the Town said there are a few reasons for the drop
Open house to discuss downtown Okotoks upgrades

Open house to discuss downtown Okotoks upgrades

The Town of Okotoks is holding an open house to share more information about downtown construction that starts next year.
Day parole continued for convicted killer of Okotoks teen

Day parole continued for convicted killer of Okotoks teen

Tristan Ryan, formerly Bradley Paetsch, was convicted in the 1991 slaying of Stephanie Spooner in Okotoks.
GALLERY: Field of Crosses set up in Okotoks ahead of Remembrance Day

GALLERY: Field of Crosses set up in Okotoks ahead of Remembrance Day

Okotoks' Field of Crosses went up on Nov. 1 along Northridge Drive to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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