Okotoks On-Demand Transit Awarded Minister’s Award for Municipal Excellence

Okotoks Town Council and administration are pleased to announce that the Okotoks On-Demand Transit program has been awarded the prestigious Minister’s Award for Municipal Excellence in the Service Delivery Innovation category.

Since 2002, the Minister’s Awards for Municipal Excellence program has encouraged municipalities to share their successes by recognizing accomplishments in the provision of municipal services in Alberta. Each year, municipalities, whether individually or in partnership with other organizations, highlight promising initiatives, new and unique approaches to issues, streamlined processes for existing practices and creative community partnerships.

The Okotoks Transit service aligns with Council’s commitment to provide residents with sustainable, flexible transportation options, and increases the opportunity to reduce carbon emissions.

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New beach volleyball courts at Riverside Community Park complete and open to the public

The Town of Okotoks is pleased to announce the completion of several outdoor recreation facility improvements, including the addition of beach volleyball courts, at Riverside Community Park, located at 1400 North Railway Street.

The volleyball courts include one single court as well as three multi-courts with various net heights. Along with the four beach volleyball courts located at the east end of the new parking area, improvements also include the installation of seating berms, an additional outdoor washroom facility, landscaping, and parking lot upgrades.

The courts are open to the public during normal park hours (5 a.m. to 11 p.m.); and for the remainder of 2021 will be open for drop-in, on a first-come basis. As such, users are asked to be courteous, and adjust use accordingly to share the facility. Courts will be open until mid-October, depending on weather.

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Solar PV Energy 101 – A Green Living Workshop for Residents and Business

September 18, 1:00 p.m.

Solar Alberta, a non-profit educational organization, will provide participants of this session with a basic education on what is involved with installing solar on your home or business.

Learn about:

• Top reasons for going solar
• Requirements for assessments and what makes a good location for solar on your home
• Possible pricing and incentives
• How it works

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The Town recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30

Reminder: The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is September 30.

It is also recognized as Orange Shirt Day. The Town is observing this day as statutory to recognize and commemorate the history and ongoing legacy of residential schools as part of the reconciliation process and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. To honour the importance of this day, Town buildings will be closed on September 30.
 

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Exiting your business

October 7, 9:30 a.m.

Facilitated by: Neil Gerritsen

Exit your business YOUR way with this educational seminar from Alberta Business Sales Inc, Commercial Ventures & Community Futures!

In the first of four sessions, you will explore questions like "what is my motivation to sell?", alongside exit options open for discussion with a homework assignment: "Grade my business from 1 to 10".

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Immigrant Entrepreneur Summit 2021: Keys to Succes

September 29, 3:00 p.m.

Business Link's Immigrant Entrepreneur Program is excited to present this event designed for immigrant entrepreneurs and small business owners across Alberta. Connect, network, and discover the supports available to aspiring and established immigrant entrepreneurs at this one-of-a-kind summit. You'll walk away with the tools, resources, and guidance to help you start and grow your business!

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