Vote today in the Municipal Election! Voting is open today from 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. at two voting stations: - Foothills Centennial Centre (4-204 Community Way) encouraged for residents south of the river
- Okotoks Recreation Centre (99 Okotoks Drive) encouraged for residents north of the river
Please take time to vote. It’s your town...it’s your future. Reminder: One piece of government issued photo identification establishing both name and current address is required to vote. Regardless of vaccination status, all residents eligible to vote will be able to do so at either location. Voters are asked to follow mandatory Provincial public health orders by wearing a mask & maintaining two metres physical distancing. Unofficial election results will be posted on okotoks.ca/2021-election-results at 9:00pm or when available. Official results will be posted in the link below on Friday, October 22 at noon. All election info | | RCMP Virtual Town Hall The Okotoks RCMP will be hosting a Virtual Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, October 27 at 10 a.m. Join the Detachment Commander for a community engagement on policing matters, then participate in a Q&A. Learn more | | Okotoks Small Business Appreciation Week, Oct. 17-23 Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. Show your love for local businesses by supporting them. Here are some ways you can show support for small businesses: - Buy a gift certificate or product from a small business
- Offer to hand out business cards to introduce your friends and family
- Write a positive review for a small business you love or enjoy
Follow @OkotoksEconomicDevelopment on social media to find out more ways you can support the Okotoks business community. The Okotoks Community Growth and Investment Team provides business information, retention, expansion support and information on business resources. To reach out to the team, call 403-938-8052 or email using the link below. Email the team | | Repair Café is back during Waste Reduction Week This year's Repair Café on October 23 will allow residents to drop off items to be fixed, and then picked up after fixing has been completed. Save the date! For more information about Okotoks' Repair Cafe, items accepted, and how to book your appointment, check out the link below. Find out more | | Transit On Demand Technology Update On October 15, Okotoks Transit upgraded on-demand technology to increase trip availability by managing ride cancellations and no-shows. The new system will monitor individual usage over a 30-day period. If a user has 10 or more bookings during this time and cancels/does not show up for 40% or more of them within one hour of booking time, they will be limited to two simultaneously open bookings for seven days. Once a ride is completed, another can be booked. After seven days, unlimited bookings will be available again. Thanks for your cooperation. More info | | Include your swales in fall cleanup Grass or concrete swales commonly run along the back or side of residential properties. They’re in place to help storm water drain properly, prevent flooding & damage to your property. Don’t let your swale fail – during autumn clean-up, don’t forget to clear your swale of fallen leaves and debris! And remember, yard waste can go in your green organics cart! Learn more | | Pedestrian safety During back to school season, drivers will find they are sharing the road with more pedestrians and bicycles, which are vulnerable road users. A greater level of vigilance and care is required by drivers to reduce injury or death that may occur during a collision. - Motorists should be careful when approaching intersections. Watch for cars slowing in the lane next to yours because other drivers may be yielding to a pedestrian.
- Both pedestrians and motorists are responsible to abide by all signs, signals, and traffic laws.
- Pedestrians should cross the road at designated crosswalks, make eye contact with motorists before crossing the street and be aware of any challenging road conditions that motorists may be experiencing.
Learn more | | Get ready for a safe and happy Halloween! A spooky holiday is upon us and while it’s fun for kids to enjoy all of the typical Halloween traditions, it’s important that safety remains top of mind! Okotoks Municipal Enforcement and RCMP are encouraging all motorists to slow down, especially in residential areas on Halloween night, and to stay alert for the large number of young people that will be out that evening. Front yard fire pits
Get ready for s’more fun on Halloween night! The Okotoks Fire Department has waived permit requirements to allow fire pits to be located in the front of your home, in either the yard or driveway on October 31. We wish everyone a safe and happy Halloween! Halloween safety tips | | | | Need a hand clearing snow this winter? Will you need help clearing snow from your property this winter? Or know someone who will need a hand? If you are 80+ years old, or have a permanent disability, you may be eligible for the Adopt a Sidewalk Program. You'll be paired with a local volunteer who will clear your sidewalk throughout the winter months. Call 403-995-2626 for more information. Apply | | | | Social connections are important to our well-being Feeling lonely or isolated? Want to hear a friendly voice? Get connected with a Social Check-In! The Social Check-In program connects residents looking for social support with someone to talk to, and helps create positive social interactions. Sign up for regular casual chats over phone, text or email from one of the Town’s caring volunteers, as often as you need. Get connected | | | | | The Gingerbread Station Participate in the fourth annual Gingerbread Station! Creations by kids and adults wanted, the deadline to register is November 6. The gingerbread creations will be on display at the Art Gallery from November 19 to December 18. Find out more | | | | Birthdays at the Rec Centre Did you know you can rent the pool at the Okotoks Recreation Centre for a birthday party? Find out more at the link below! Book your pool party | | | | | SampleFest is in full swing For a list of participating businesses, visit the link below. Buy their samples and then vote for Best of the Fest! Deadline to participate is October 31! Find out more | | | | New exhibits on display at the Okotoks Art Gallery The Okotoks Art Gallery (OAG) currently features two artists, St. Albert artist Kimberly Ohman, featuring the This Seat’s Taken exhibit, and Wanru Kemp, showcasing the Moon Gate exhibit. The OAG will feature these works until November 5. More info | | | | | Planning notices Development permit approvals are posted on the Town’s website. For more information, call 403.995.2760. See notices | | | | Report it! Do you know the Town has a report tool on our website? It's a great way to submit any concerns, issues, requests or repairs needed in the community. You are helping to be our eyes and ears in the community! Report it! | | | Next Council meeting 3 p.m. Monday, November 1| Live-streamed The next Council meeting with newly elected Council members will take place November 1. Council meetings begin with an In Camera session at 2:00 p.m.; the public portion of meeting begins at 3:00 p.m. Watch the livestream | | | | | |
