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Western Wheel provides news and information that affects, interests, and engages our readers. Western Wheel is an exclusively online news and information site that provides breaking news to you, our reader, as fast as you want it, wherever you are. We are optimized to give you the best reader experience in any format you choose. We break locally-driven news written by local journalists and cover a

ll the important issues in your “Village.” It’s our top priority. We update throughout the day, so when you come back to visit, chances are you’ll find something new. In addition to hard news, we also provide information that is important to the community that you won’t find in most media. We like to write stories about new local businesses, highlight special events and bring you general information about anything that impacts the heart of the community. Although we are hyper-local in our approach, we also provide national news from The Canadian Press, editorial columnists, entertainment and special features. We’re independent and it shows in everything we do. And we promise that we’ll remain fiercely local. Let us know what you think at [email protected]

Provincial amendments to vision benefits came into effect Feb. 1
02/16/2025

Provincial amendments to vision benefits came into effect Feb. 1

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SaveHealth shares an overview of shingles and how to relieve symptoms at home.
02/16/2025

SaveHealth shares an overview of shingles and how to relieve symptoms at home.

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Town of Okotoks online survey found just over 60 per cent of users satisfied with facilities and services at recreation ...
02/16/2025

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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Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Joshua Kutryk returned to his alma mater at Two Hills School on Feb. 6 to speak ab...
02/16/2025

Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Joshua Kutryk returned to his alma mater at Two Hills School on Feb. 6 to speak about his experiences as an astronaut and to chat and answer questions from the excited students.

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“They are the 6th and 7th cougars to be lost from our ecosystem since May 2024. I can’t even describe in words just how ...
02/16/2025

“They are the 6th and 7th cougars to be lost from our ecosystem since May 2024. I can’t even describe in words just how devastating this is.”

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An internal government report warned a year ago that allowing "the trend of negative rhetoric" about the security of the...
02/16/2025

An internal government report warned a year ago that allowing "the trend of negative rhetoric" about the security of the Canada-U.S. border could lead to a thickening of the 49th parallel, adversely affecting trade and travel.

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Students and teachers take to the ice for bragging rights in Okotoks
02/16/2025

Students and teachers take to the ice for bragging rights in Okotoks

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she asked all of her ministers for their recommendations after a report surfaced tha...
02/16/2025

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she asked all of her ministers for their recommendations after a report surfaced that one of them called for the health minister be moved to a different portfolio while allegations of corruption are investigated.

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A law that’s not a law, former finance minister Chrystia Freeland's capital gains tax increase has been put on hold unti...
02/16/2025

A law that’s not a law, former finance minister Chrystia Freeland's capital gains tax increase has been put on hold until next year.

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras
02/16/2025

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras

Deadline is Tuesday, Feb. 18, at noon to apply for positions under the Municipal Internship Program in 16 municipalities...
02/16/2025

Deadline is Tuesday, Feb. 18, at noon to apply for positions under the Municipal Internship Program in 16 municipalities, the province announced.

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Parts of Foothills County under extreme cold warning as wind chill values could dip below -40C
02/16/2025

Parts of Foothills County under extreme cold warning as wind chill values could dip below -40C

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The six projects aim to boost economic growth and allow for efficient transportation.
02/15/2025

The six projects aim to boost economic growth and allow for efficient transportation.

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Students from schools across Okotoks have been making Christmas and Valentine's Day cards for seniors throughout the Foo...
02/15/2025

Students from schools across Okotoks have been making Christmas and Valentine's Day cards for seniors throughout the Foothills.

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Accelerated funding means the long-awaited construction of a new Okotoks high school will happen sooner than later, anno...
02/15/2025

Accelerated funding means the long-awaited construction of a new Okotoks high school will happen sooner than later, announced the Province.

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'Who kicks somebody’s skis in a race'
02/15/2025

'Who kicks somebody’s skis in a race'

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Town of Okotoks put on a roller skating party to celebrate the opening of new youth centre at Okotoks Recreation Centre.
02/15/2025

Town of Okotoks put on a roller skating party to celebrate the opening of new youth centre at Okotoks Recreation Centre.

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"If Kenny was a human, he would take selfies."
02/15/2025

"If Kenny was a human, he would take selfies."

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Free concert at the plaza by Ethel Tucker Park happening now! Playing now is Brettyn Rose. Coming up after: Hanna Taylor (8 p.m.) and The Prairie Dogz (8:30 p.m.).

Free concert at the plaza by Ethel Tucker Park happening now! Tootoosis Crew Indigenous dancers performing. The musical lineup includes: Tootoosis Crew (6 p.m.), Trinity Drake (6:45 p.m.), Brettyn Rose (7:15 p.m.), Hanna Taylor (8 p.m.) and The Prairie Dogz (8:30 p.m.).

Golf ball sized hail storm in Okotoks around 4:25 p.m. June 30.

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The Okotoks Western Wheel is an award-winning community newspaper serving Okotoks and surrounding area with hyper-local news since 1976. About 35,000 residents of Okotoks and surrounding area use the Western Wheel on a weekly basis, and more than 85 per cent of residents choose the Wheel as a go-to source for local information. Our paper is published for free every Wednesday to more than 13,000 households and businesses in the area.

The Western Wheel has been named “Best Community Newspaper” in Canada twice in the past five years, and is dedicated to informing the community as news breaks. We are dedicated to growing with the community to cover the events that matter to the people of Okotoks. Our news knows no schedule, and we work to ensure content is published online and on social media as it breaks. Pick up our print edition or join us online today to discover what’s happening in your community.