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Alberta’s Skylar Sieben trades track for bobsled, makes Olympic debut at Milano Cortina Cochrane's Skylar Sieben had been a track athlete at the University of Arizona when a coach approached her about trying out for bobsled. Years later, she made her Olympic debut at Milano Cortina.

BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta’s Skylar Sieben trades track for bobsled, makes Olympic debut at Milano Cortina

Last spring forward for B.C. as it moves to permanent daylight time VICTORIA — British Columbia's major southern population centres will be facing winter sunrises around 9 a.m. — and around 9:30 a.m.

BEYOND LOCAL: Last spring forward for B.C. as it moves to permanent daylight time

GALLERY: Swords fly as medieval combat athletes duel in Okotoks Foothills' Arverni Legion hosts IMCF Team Canada tryouts for world championships

NEWS: GALLERY: Swords fly as medieval combat athletes duel in Okotoks

Alberta's Smith hopes failing recall petitions a sign people feel heard EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says she hopes failing recall petitions against members of her caucus mean Albertans are feeling heard.

BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta's Smith hopes failing recall petitions a sign people feel heard

Tugboat confident in Canada’s chances at World Baseball Classic Okotoks Dawgs alumnus Matt Wilkinson is youngest player on Canadian roster

NEWS: Tugboat confident in Canada’s chances at World Baseball Classic

Oil prices leap on worries about Iran war, while US stocks trim their sharp losses NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices are leaping Monday with worries that the Iran war will clog the global flow of crude and make inflation even worse. U.S. stocks, meanwhile, are swinging between sharp losses and a tiny gain.

BEYOND LOCAL: Oil prices leap on worries about Iran war, while US stocks trim their sharp losses

Okotoks RCMP arrests man for indecent act 28-year-old Okotoks man is alleged to have engaged in a sexual act in a public building in Okotoks.

NEWS: Okotoks RCMP arrests man for indecent act

Early risers could see Blood Moon in Okotoks A total lunar eclipse, often called a Blood Moon, should be visible early Tuesday morning if the weather cooperates

NEWS: Early risers could see Blood Moon in Okotoks

Hoping to see the 'blood' moon eclipse? It may depend on where you live in Canada Moongazers across Canada will be treated to a full lunar eclipse early on Tuesday, but not everyone will have the best seats in the house for the celestial show that's expected to turn the moon red.

BEYOND LOCAL: Hoping to see the 'blood' moon eclipse? It may depend on where you live in Canada

Oscar-nominated short films screening in Okotoks The Okotoks Film Festival Society is screening all 15 short films that have been nominated for an Oscar this year.

NEWS: Oscar-nominated short films screening in Okotoks

Why are my knives so dull? Staying sharp with science, St. Albert knife experts share maintenance tips

BEYOND LOCAL: Why are my knives so dull?

Okotoks skater inspired with top 10 finish at nationals Big Rock Skating Club pair make waves at Skate Canada Trophy in Nova Scotia

NEWS: Okotoks skater inspired with top 10 finish at nationals

Structure fire near Millarville not suspicious Fire crews from Diamond Valley and Foothills County were called to a rural fire on Sunday morning

NEWS: Structure fire near Millarville not suspicious

ICYMI: Eight Enormous Roadside Attractions In Alberta That Are Each Weirder Than The Last COOL WINTER GUIDE: If you’ve ever driven across Alberta, you know that this province is a fan of big, huge roadside attractions. The best part? They're all as weird as can be.

COOL WINTER GUIDE: ICYMI: Eight Enormous Roadside Attractions In Alberta That Are Each Weirder Than The Last #CoolWinterGuide #AdvertisingFeature #AlbertaTravel

Highwood Lions Music Festival all about fostering growth Annual two-week festival in Okotoks and High River this March will feature performances in a variety of disciplines.

NEWS: Highwood Lions Music Festival all about fostering growth

ROAD REPORT: Foothills road conditions and cameras Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras

NEWS: ROAD REPORT: Foothills road conditions and cameras

Backyard chicken bylaw ruffles feathers in Longview A new bylaw that limits the number of hens, among other guidelines, isn't sitting well with some Longview residents.

NEWS: Backyard chicken bylaw ruffles feathers in Longview

Knights rally past Falcons in Okotoks rematch HTA and Foothills senior teams now 1-1 head-to-head ahead of zone championships

NEWS: Knights rally past Falcons in Okotoks rematch

Tax help available to low-income residents in the Foothills Community Volunteer Income Tax Program offers free assistance to residents in Okotoks, Diamond Valley and Foothills County.

NEWS: Tax help available to low-income residents in the Foothills

LETTER: Sigurdson would have been better off to stay silent Recall petitions were started to send a message to the UCP that they grossly overstepped by using the notwithstanding clause.

NEWS: LETTER: Sigurdson would have been better off to stay silent

ROAD REPORT: Foothills road conditions and cameras Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras

NEWS: ROAD REPORT: Foothills road conditions and cameras

Foothills roller hockey league making its mark internationally South Central Alberta Inline Hockey League golden in California

NEWS: Foothills roller hockey league making its mark internationally

Foothills-area food rescue program will close without funding Wild Rose Community Connections is looking for sponsors to support its FoodConnexx program in High River.

NEWS: Foothills-area food rescue program will close without funding

Seniors housing project seeks to fill need in Bragg Creek The Rocky View Foundation is advancing a proposed independent seniors housing development in Bragg Creek.

NEWS: Seniors housing project seeks to fill need in Bragg Creek

LETTER: Another complaint about the high price of gas in Okotoks Okotokian dismayed that gas prices in town are higher than in neighbouring jurisdictions.

NEWS: LETTER: Another complaint about the high price of gas in Okotoks

ROAD REPORT: Foothills road conditions and cameras Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras

NEWS: ROAD REPORT: Foothills road conditions and cameras

Entertainment-based golf experience coming to Okotoks The Stables, an entertainment-focused driving range facility, is in the works at D’Arcy Ranch Golf Club in Okotoks.

NEWS: Entertainment-based golf experience coming to Okotoks

80-year-old Okotoks skydiver sets two world records Gordon White joins five other octogenarians for record-setting jumps in Houston, Texas.

NEWS: 80-year-old Okotoks skydiver sets two world records

Skier escapes avalanche in Kananaskis with 'multiple injuries' Skier in a party of three triggered size 2.5 avalanche off Hero's Knob Peak

BEYOND LOCAL: Skier escapes avalanche in Kananaskis with 'multiple injuries'

Alberta man charged with voyeurism and breaching conditions The man entered a Marshall’s department store and is believed to have concealed his phone and recorded videos and images of six women.

BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta man charged with voyeurism and breaching conditions