Town closes indoor facilities to maintain essential services

As highly contagious and variant cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in the community, the Town of Okotoks has taken the proactive measure of closing all indoor town facilities to the public from April 29 to May 14 inclusive. This includes the Municipal, Operations, Recreation, and Okotoks Family Resource (OFRC) centres. OFRC is open virtually and by appointment. The Eco Centre will continue to remain open. Town services will continue to be available by phone, email and online.

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Temporary Patio Program expands to all businesses in Okotoks

Okotoks Council has approved an amendment that expands the potential for businesses throughout Okotoks to create temporary outdoor patios. The application opens May 1, in time for patio season. The Town encourages businesses and residents to continue to do their part to stay safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19 by following health guidelines. Businesses with questions can contact the Town at 403.995.2760 or planning@okotoks.ca.

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Save $ and reduce water use with the water rebate program

Starting May 1, you could qualify for rebates on a variety of water wise items and plants! Over 65 varieties of drought-tolerant perennials, shrubs and trees are on the rebate list. Other eligible items include GeneralAire Water Savor controller, rain sensor and/or WaterSense® labeled irrigation controller, rain barrels and outdoor water timers. All approved rebate items purchased from January 1, 2021 onward are eligible. 

Consider xeriscaping for your next landscaping project - you could qualify for a xeriscape rebate. Pre-approval is required.

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Be Ready For Anything: Emergency Preparedness Week

Take simple steps to become better prepared to protect yourself, your family and your community during an emergency. From May 2-8, the Town will share tips and resources to help you Be Ready For Anything. Watch the Town’s social media all week to answer our daily questions for a chance to win a 72-hour emergency kit! 

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Thank you first responders!

May 1 has been proclaimed First Responders Day in Okotoks. First responders dedicate their lives to public service, and are our neighbours, relatives, and friends. Their life-saving skills often make the difference between life and death. Thank you, first responders, for your public service that remains so critical during the COVID-19 crisis. 

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Land Use Bylaw virtual information session

The public is invited to an online information evening to learn about the proposed Land Use Bylaw May 13. The evening will include a short presentation followed by a Q & A.

If you choose to pre-register, there are two times available: 7:30 and 8:15 pm. All registrants will be emailed the link to the event. The link will also be available on the Town’s website that evening.

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Annual Report wins Canadian Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting

The Town of Okotoks has received the Canadian Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAnFR) from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the Town’s 2019 Annual Report. This award represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management, with an average of approximately 85 communities throughout Canada receiving it annually.

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Annual cemetery spring clean-up

The annual cemetery clean-up is underway and will continue until June 14. The clean-up includes litter control, seeding and leveling of interment sites and removing all non-approved memorabilia. Family members are asked to please remove personal items left around burial plots. Thank you for your help! If you need more information, visit the webpage or contact the Cemetery Administration office at 403.938.8958 or cemetery@okotoks.ca.

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Help keep our community beautiful!

Volunteer for the annual Okotoks Community Cleanup event on Saturday, May 8. Residents or families can register online for one of 20 cleanup zones. Volunteers will be provided with cleanup kits that include gloves, cleanup supplies and details for safely collecting litter.

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Get connected to social supports during Mental Health Week

Nearly 1 in 4 Canadians experience severe loneliness and social isolation in their later years, a problem made worse by the pandemic. Mental Health Week (May 3-9) is a great time to seek resources and info that can help with the stress of isolation. 

Many people are experiencing challenges with finances, mental health, anxiety, and relationships at this time. If you or people you care about are struggling and need help, contact the Okotoks Family Resource Centre (OFRC) to be connected with helpful services, government programs and community resources and supports. OFRC is open virtually and by appointment, contact 403.995.2626 or familyresources@okotoks.ca.

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Need help getting to medical appointments?

Consider booking a trip with the Volunteer Driver Program (VDP). The VDP is a supportive program for adults (18+) living in Okotoks who require assistance with transportation to appointments outside of Okotoks. Volunteer drivers provide safe, free and reliable transportation for residents who would otherwise struggle to meet this need, and safety precautions are in place to operate during COVID-19.

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