Category: Grassroots

To help support the community with self-isolation during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, Okotoks Transit will be assisting local grocery stores with deliveries of groceries within the transit service area. “Supporting our community is always a priority for Okotoks Town Council and we are pleased to be able to use Okotoks Transit for this important service. …

RE: COVID-19 – Our Commitment At Lozinsky Flett, we feel a deep-rooted responsibility for the health and safety of our team and clients, families and the communities we serve. We want you to know we are taking the situation very seriously. In response to COVID-19 we are actively working to ensure the health and safety…

Local Foothills County rancher John Scott to be honoured with the Chester A. Reynolds Memorial Award OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – The best in Western film, TV, music and literature will be honored by The Cowboy during the 60th Annual Western Heritage Awards, October 2 – 3, 2020*. Presented by celebrity hosts, this black-tie event honors individuals…

What supports are available for the farming community? On Friday March 20th, 2020: the Government announced an exemption for the Temporary Foreign Worker and Seasonal Agriculture Worker Programs following the closure of the border to the majority of non-citizens. This exemption includes seasonal agricultural workers, fish/seafood workers, caregivers and all other temporary foreign workers. A…

COVID-19 has forced all of us to stand up and pay attention; to take preventive measures so that we can protect ourselves, our families and our community from this rapidly spreading virus. The number of cases is rising at a steady rate, but so is the response to slowing its spread. We need to do…

To ensure the safety of our staff and the public using the facility, the Oilfields Recycle Centre will be closed until further notice. We understand the closure of the facility will inconvenience many of our residents and hope you will consider other options including using local services or, if feasible, storing recycling materials in the…

Town of Black Diamond Use of Town playgrounds and fitness equipment prohibited to prevent transmission of COVID-19 Places that are closed:• Playgrounds• Fitness Park• Outdoor Rink• Scott Seaman Sports Rink (SSSR)• Oilfields Regional Arena• Skateboard Park Town of Black Diamond parks (green spaces) remain open.Residents are encouraged to enjoy time outdoors.To avoid the risk of…

During these difficult times, the physicians at the Foothills Family Medical Centre continue to be here to serve you, their patients.  Although, the process is different than normal, please call reception for an appointment that will either be scheduled over the phone or in clinic.  Due to the potential exposure possibility all patients should call…

March 16, 2020. COVID-19 is dominating the headlines around the world. While the risk may be stillconsidered low here in Alberta, we are committed to responding with best practices and to work withAlberta Health Services recommendations. As this situation evolves, Foothills County will provide ongoing updates with our response to COVID-19on how we will maintain…

Municipal Offices Closed to the Public Effective March 23, 2020, the municipal offices of Foothills County and the Town of High River are closed to the public. Foothills County continues to provide services, including fire, enforcement, utilities, solid waste and road safety. If you have business with the County, please contact Foothills County by phone…

Centered on Centre is in the lower level of the Diamond Valley Chiropractic Clinic. With the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic Dr Natalie Carrington has taken this service online. You can join them on Facebook. “We are excited to offer classes for everyone free of charge to our community here in the Foothills of…

As part of our commitment to engage with our parents, I am providing an update on your child’s education and the next steps for student learning. I am proud of the efforts that Foothills School Division staff has put in place over the last week to support learning for every student across the Division during…

Update #3 – March 16, 2020 Since our first update on Friday, the situation continues to evolve rapidly. This update reflects the most up to dateinformation at the time of posting and distribution. It is anticipated that this situation will continue beyond the ndof April. The measures to stop the spread and reduce the risk…

In response to Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s announcement today that a public health emergency has been declared for the Province of Alberta, Okotoks will be taking further steps to implement these new measures. Mass gatherings are limited to no more than 50 attendees. This includes places of worship, funerals and weddings, where Albertans must ensure…

High Country Rural Crime Watch Association In September 2019, a new Rural Crime Watch APP came out for your phone – created by the Alberta Provincial Rural Crime Watch Association.  It shows RCMP detachments and provides phone numbers to contact all.  Plus, it shares crime prevention tips and other agency contact info. If you have your location…