Okotoks and Black Diamond Awarded 2023 Alberta Summer Games

Okotoks and Black Diamond will share hosting duties for the 2023 Alberta Summer Games. This will be the first summer games since the 2018 games in Grande Prairie. Alberta’s government will provide a $420,000 operating grant to the host society to support the 2023 Alberta Summer Games, including $70,000 designated for cultural activities. The games are expected to generate about $3 million in economic benefits in Okotoks, Black Diamond and surrounding areas. 

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Enter the Town calendar photo contest!

Between August 9 and September 30, residents are encouraged to submit photo entries that capture the beauty and uniqueness of Okotoks! Top photos will be featured in the Town’s annual 2022 Community Calendar (and potentially other Town publications). If your photo is selected for the cover of the 2022 Conservation Calendar, you’ll win bragging rights, plus a grand prize pack of fun, green goodies worth $200!

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Fall program registration

Have you heard? Fall program registration starts Thursday, Aug 12th! For residents of Okotoks and Foothills County. Non-residents can register as of August 19. Pass it on! To view the programs before August 12, visit the link below.

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Water Conservation rebate Get your applications in!

Apply now to get money back on water conservation purchases. Eligible items include over 65 varieties of drought-tolerant trees, shrubs and perennials,outdoor water timers, rain sensors, WaterSense® irrigation controllers, mulch and drought tolerant turf, and rain barrels and more!
Did you apply in previous years? That’s okay—you can apply each year! Did you purchase some of these items earlier in the year? Not to worry—all items purchased after January 1, 2021 are eligible!

Consider Xeriscaping to save time & money!
Are you tired of mowing your lawn or are you planning your yard for a new home? Why not consider a low-maintenance solution such as xeriscaping! You could qualify for a xeriscape rebate towards your landscaping project. Pre-approval is required.

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Picnic at the Piano is back!

Wed, Aug 18 | 12 Noon-1 PM

Bring a picnic lunch (or hit up your favourite local restaurant for take out), and join us for a free, outdoor, family-friendly concert by Canadian Folk Music Award winner and keyboardist Steve Fletcher at the downtown plaza. In the event of poor weather, the event will move to RPAC, 3 Elma St E. Brought to you by the Town of Okotoks Culture & Heritage with sponsorship from the Okotoks Arts Council.

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Okotoks is THOUGHTFUL!

The latest Kindness Currency recipients, the French immersion kindergarten class at Percy Pegler Elementary School, came together to collect returnable bottles to help raise money for an accessible swing for their school’s playground. Watch the video to see how their small, thoughtful acts turned into a big project helping to spread kindness in Okotoks. If you know of someone making a positive difference in Town, nominate them for Kindness Currency! 

Watch the video & nominate

Nooks and Crannies Festival

Are you ready to see some amazing pieces of art?
The Nooks and Crannies festival is in full swing in downtown Okotoks. Be sure to stop by the Okotoks Art Gallery and pick up your map and passport. We’re hosting a scavenger hunt, so make sure you get all the stamps from participating businesses to qualify.

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Next Council meeting

3 p.m. Monday, August 16| Live-streamed

Agenda packages are available Thursday evenings prior to each meeting on the Town website.

Watch the live stream