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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]

Okotoks and other Calgary-area air quality readings continue to be available in real-time.
01/16/2025

Okotoks and other Calgary-area air quality readings continue to be available in real-time.

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ICYMI: If you are interested in having students work in your organization but don't know where to start, TalentED YYC is...
01/16/2025

ICYMI: If you are interested in having students work in your organization but don't know where to start, TalentED YYC is the place to begin. Their services extend beyond funding advice. Their interactive website offers tools to match businesses with the right work-integrated learning type. The portal allows employers to post job opportunities easily, ensuring they reach students across Calgary’s educational landscape.

If you are interested in having students work in your organization but don't know where to start, TalentED YYC is the place to begin. Their services extend beyond funding advice. Their interactive website offers tools to match businesses with the right work-integrated learning type. The portal allow...

Former Macleod Liberal candidate Dustin Fuller endorses Mark Carney as the party's next leader.
01/16/2025

Former Macleod Liberal candidate Dustin Fuller endorses Mark Carney as the party's next leader.

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Speaking to a Foothills County board last month, Senator Scott Tannas said he had real concerns with Bill C-293.
01/16/2025

Speaking to a Foothills County board last month, Senator Scott Tannas said he had real concerns with Bill C-293.

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Extreme weather events caused a record breaking $8 billion in insured losses in 2024, with the Jasper wildfires and Calg...
01/16/2025

Extreme weather events caused a record breaking $8 billion in insured losses in 2024, with the Jasper wildfires and Calgary hailstorm contributing nearly half of all insured damage in Canada.

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Canuck Britt Richardson wins first European Cup medal in giant slalom.
01/16/2025

Canuck Britt Richardson wins first European Cup medal in giant slalom.

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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan man driving for XTL Transport Inc. out of Airdrie stopped at Nov. 27 collision near Bowden to he...
01/16/2025

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan man driving for XTL Transport Inc. out of Airdrie stopped at Nov. 27 collision near Bowden to help, getting injured in the process

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The Current State of Tourism in Okotoks is the first phase of Town efforts to craft a tourism strategy and action plan t...
01/16/2025

The Current State of Tourism in Okotoks is the first phase of Town efforts to craft a tourism strategy and action plan to grow the sector.

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COOL WINTER GUIDE: Are you looking for an unforgettable winter adventure? Alberta’s ice walks and winter hikes offer stu...
01/16/2025

COOL WINTER GUIDE: Are you looking for an unforgettable winter adventure? Alberta’s ice walks and winter hikes offer stunning frozen waterfalls and shimmering canyon trails. Read along and check them out this winter.

Are you looking for an unforgettable winter adventure? Alberta’s ice walks and winter hikes offer stunning frozen waterfalls and shimmering canyon trails

Okotoks expected to reach 8C today, but Environment Canada forecast calls for daytime highs on the weekend to be well be...
01/16/2025

Okotoks expected to reach 8C today, but Environment Canada forecast calls for daytime highs on the weekend to be well below seasonal.

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The St. Paul Municipal Library confirmed the Royal Storytime event will be going ahead as planned on Feb. 1.
01/16/2025

The St. Paul Municipal Library confirmed the Royal Storytime event will be going ahead as planned on Feb. 1.

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Police in Okotoks are investigating after two businesses were broken into this week and are looking for information from...
01/16/2025

Police in Okotoks are investigating after two businesses were broken into this week and are looking for information from the public

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“We do know that our population is going down … that’s a 54 per cent decrease in population since 2018.”
01/16/2025

“We do know that our population is going down … that’s a 54 per cent decrease in population since 2018.”

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Mark Carney is set to unveil his Liberal leadership campaign this afternoon in Edmonton, ending nearly a decade of specu...
01/16/2025

Mark Carney is set to unveil his Liberal leadership campaign this afternoon in Edmonton, ending nearly a decade of speculation about his political ambitions.

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A more than 40 per cent increase in Okotoks house prices over past four years has made it increasingly difficult to brea...
01/16/2025

A more than 40 per cent increase in Okotoks house prices over past four years has made it increasingly difficult to break into the market.

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras
01/16/2025

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

Leon Bridges and Brett Kissel are among the artists who will perform at show jumping venue this June and July.
01/16/2025

Leon Bridges and Brett Kissel are among the artists who will perform at show jumping venue this June and July.

Alberta's police watchdog says a man fatally shot by RCMP before Christmas was uncooperative and "made comments" that pr...
01/15/2025

Alberta's police watchdog says a man fatally shot by RCMP before Christmas was uncooperative and "made comments" that prompted police to call in its bomb squad.

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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.