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  • Bill C-69 Proclamation: Ministers Savage and Schweitzer

    Bill C-69 Proclamation: Ministers Savage and Schweitzer

    Energy Minister Sonya Savage and Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer issued the following statement about the proclamation of Bill C-69, the ‘No More Pipelines Act’: “This is a dark day for Alberta and Canada as a whole. “As we have said loudly and repeatedly, this act is an unconstitutional attack on Alberta and our vital economic interests.…

  • Back to School Safety

    Back to School Safety

    School Zone in Effect Please be aware, that children are back at school in Okotoks. Schools zones are in effect for all school zones in Okotoks.  Speed limits in School Zones in Okotoks are 30 kph from 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on school days.  You are not permitted to pass another vehicle in a school or…

  • 5 Must-Read Books to Close Out the Summer

    5 Must-Read Books to Close Out the Summer

    By Lindsay McRae Looking for a good book to cap off your summer? A book that will inspire, inform, or give you the tools to be a better leader? At a recent COH staff meeting, we each shared a book that made an impact on us. Here’s a list of 5 COH staff picks that…

  • Business Barometer®: AB Small Business Confidence Begins to Wane

    Business Barometer®: AB Small Business Confidence Begins to Wane

    Provincial confidence index falls by 2.9 points to close out the summer Calgary, August 29, 2019 – The latest monthly Business Barometer® results from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’ (CFIB) show Alberta’s small business confidence index dropped by 2.9 points in August, the second month of decline after five consecutive months of increases. This drop…

  • Okotoks Council Passes First Reading Regarding Funding for Ecovillage

    Okotoks Council Passes First Reading Regarding Funding for Ecovillage

    At the August 19 meeting, Council passed first reading of a bylaw that would stop ratepayer funding for the ecovillage portion of the Homestead Project. The bylaw was in response to a petition opposed to the project that administration determined met the Municipal Government Act’s requirements for sufficiency. “While it is disappointing that Council must…

  • Partnering on Safety in Schools

    Partnering on Safety in Schools

    Alberta schools will soon have specific rules on how to use calming and seclusion rooms to safeguard the safety of all students and school staff. “Everyone involved in a school shares the same priority: to have a safe, caring and inclusive environment for everyone. Since becoming minister, I have received numerous letters from our partners…

  • Planet Waves Horoscopes: Sept 2 – 9, 2019

    Planet Waves Horoscopes: Sept 2 – 9, 2019

    By Eric Francis Coppolino Aries (March 20-April 19) — If you want to take better care of yourself, start with your awareness. Notice how food (any and all food) makes you feel. Notice whether you feel warm or cool in a room, and pay attention to how the air feels and smells. This is the kind…

  • Alberta’s Birthday: Statement from Premier Kenney

    Alberta’s Birthday: Statement from Premier Kenney

    Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement on the 114th anniversary of Alberta’s creation as a province: “On Sept. 1, 1905, the Province of Alberta was carved out of the Northwest Territories to become a full and equal partner in the Dominion of Canada.  “The event was celebrated as the birth of ‘a province and people…

  • Auditor General Reports: Minister Toews

    Auditor General Reports: Minister Toews

    Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board Travis Toews issued the following statement on the two reports issued by the Auditor General: “Albertans deserve transparent information on how their government is performing. “I want to thank the Auditor General for providing these recommendations. Our government will closely examine the key findings in the coming…

  • Labour Day: Premier Kenney Statement

    Labour Day: Premier Kenney Statement

    Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement honouring Labour Day: “Labour Day is a time for making the most of summer’s final moments. It’s a time for throwing a family barbecue or enjoying one last camping trip. “It’s also a time for recognizing the work people do, year-round, to support our families, contribute to the…

  • Alberta RCMP Offer Back-to-School Traffic Safety Tips

    Alberta RCMP Offer Back-to-School Traffic Safety Tips

    Edmonton – With back-to-school season right around the corner, Alberta RCMP expect increased traffic as people return from holidays and public transit and school buses start their regular routes again. “With children returning to school, it’s important for drivers and pedestrians to be extra cautious and to respect the rules of the road,” says Supt. Rick…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness: Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

    AHS Weekly Wellness: Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

    September marks Alzheimer’s Awareness month, a time designated to raise awareness of the effects and signs of Alzheimer’s disease in our loved ones and what we can do to support them. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, a syndrome that affects memory, thinking, orientation, judgment and ability to carry out everyday tasks.…

  • Superheroes Swing into Work at the Alberta Children’s Hospital

    Superheroes Swing into Work at the Alberta Children’s Hospital

    Fighting grime and putting smiles on the faces of patients and families was all in a day’s work for five superhero window washers who swooped in to Alberta Children’s Hospital on August 27th.

  • Co-op: Evolving our Food Business

    Co-op: Evolving our Food Business

    Our goal: to better serve members and ensure long-term sustainability for our member –owned co-op We sincerely care about our members, and are committed to providing you with the best, most trusted shopping experience every day. It’s been like that since 1956, when Calgary Co-op acquired our first food store from Alberta Co-operative Wholesale Association…

  • Okotoks Approves Urban Deer Task Force

    Okotoks Approves Urban Deer Task Force

    At the August 19 meeting, Town Council approved the formation of an urban deer task force. “With the Sheep River valley being a major wildlife corridor, the instances of human/deer interaction are on the rise. Forming this task force will enable us to establish short and long-term strategies to create the best balance between our…