Think okotoks

08/23/2025

Let me say the quiet stuff out loud today.
--- many 'winning' businesses have closed down
--- many 'losing' businesses have been successful ... still
--- Many of the same 'popular' people spend their days campaigning for this, while the rest have jobs, volunteer, and are just amazing people, but don't have a vast 'network', so they can't get their 40 friends to waste their days voting all the time.

This has not been a fair contest for years, it's not even current in the categories. Just be a good person, run a fair business, and you'll find success in all aspects of life. This 'contest' feeds the ego, it doesn't put cash in your till or more events in your calendar.

Life is won by being good.

--- coming from someone who has won it.

07/13/2025

This was left attached to my door and as the council will be seeking re-election it’s a good idea to review, consider and, even celebrate things they have done … or not done. But it’s good to consider whether these, or who, can lead Okotoks into the next phase

Note: I did not create these, sponsor or have any affiliation. I am proud someone is trying to bring attention to us all though.

Okotoksonserver.ca

06/26/2025

Heads up if you’re heading downtown… check the road closures before heading out.

05/22/2025

Do you have what it takes? The town could use some diversity on its council to reflect our true demographic and a progressive mindset to ensure we don't get left behind.:
https://www.okotoks.ca/your-government/newsroom/news/thinking-running-office-become-candidate-okotoks-2025-municipal

04/05/2025

Plan to go with friends! (ps you have Friday off for Good Friday)
Advance Voting Days On the following days:

Friday, April 18, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 20, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday, April 21, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
At the following address:

Okotoks Recreation Centre - Curling Rink
99 Okotoks Drive, Okotoks

Or find out where you vote Apr 28 by visiting:
https://www.elections.ca/

scroll to see identification needed

02/21/2025

Did you know one of the sponsors of a local event does business in the US, yet they still proudly support local?
A sponsor of your kids jerseys relies on US manufacturing to supply their parts, yet they are sponsoring children here.
One of the biggest community sponsors in Okotoks is affected by tariffs more than you and I but they continue to prioritize donating over profits.

Dont forget the companies that support you despite where their money comes from, they give it back locally and many events, sports teams, businesses and consumers benefit from them.

02/02/2025

Not supporting Canadian will soon cost more.
can help you find locally madeca has some great local makers
has locally and Canadian made goods.
is a local farm
has locally made
is great for local produce
And there’s many more. Seek them out

Support local. Shop Canadian. Support our farmers.

08/23/2024

08/14/2024

Coming up this weekend in downtown Okotoks -- this is a hugely popular event and there will be closed roads so plan to walk in > it will be worth it!

08/14/2024

You can (and should) start your fall shopping now to get the best stuff!
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May the force be with your future Jedi in these fun Star Wars pieces!

08/12/2024

Books are always a great gift!
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We went a little Bluey crazy last week!

08/11/2024

Flowers are better when you eat them!

Check out .yyc
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I love all things purple! That blue looking rose is called “deep purple”. Strange for sure. This is a 19 bouquet of a mix of chocolate and vanilla.