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Ted Murphy

Ted Murphy

Ted Murphy is the editor for westernwheel.ca and the Western Wheel newspaper. To get in touch with Ted, please email tmurphy@greatwest.ca.

Recent Work by Ted

COLUMN: Policing priorities are difficult to find in Okotoks

COLUMN: Policing priorities are difficult to find in Okotoks

Traffic safety rises to the top because other – nastier – issues just aren't very prevalent in Okotoks.
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COLUMN: Trying to make sense of garbage day

COLUMN: Trying to make sense of garbage day

New collection schedule in Okotoks means rolling carts to the curb more than one day a week.
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Okotoks house prices up less than 1% year over year

Okotoks house prices up less than 1% year over year

Okotoks house prices rise for second straight month but remain below last September's high water mark.
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COLUMN: History doesn’t support current opinion polls

COLUMN: History doesn’t support current opinion polls

Liberal fortunes have been given a boost by Trudeau's departure, but will that support carry through to an election?
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COLUMN: Much more than just a hockey game

COLUMN: Much more than just a hockey game

Trump’s arrogant musings about our nationhood and his threats of crippling tariffs have understandably stirred something in Canadians.
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Public weighs in on proposed Olde Towne Okotoks improvements

Public weighs in on proposed Olde Towne Okotoks improvements

Residents provide varied input on design elements of major work planned for North Railway Street.
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COLUMN: Betrayal is only one emotion when it comes to Trump

COLUMN: Betrayal is only one emotion when it comes to Trump

Betrayal seems to be the most common sentiment among Canadians when discussions turn to the recent undiplomatic antics of Donald Trump.
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Survey gauges satisfaction levels at Okotoks Recreation Centre

Survey gauges satisfaction levels at Okotoks Recreation Centre

Town of Okotoks online survey found just over 60 per cent of users satisfied with facilities and services at recreation centre.
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COLUMN: Okotoks is growing slower than you think

COLUMN: Okotoks is growing slower than you think

Despite signs of development all around, Okotoks is growing at a much slower rate than its neighbours in the Calgary region.
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Okotoks house prices start 2025 by moving higher

Okotoks house prices start 2025 by moving higher

Calgary Real Estate Board says persistent lack of inventory in Okotoks continues to push house prices higher.
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