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Stories Tagged - Okotoks
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April 30, 2014 | CREBNow
So much in Okotoks
Town offers country-style living with room for plenty of recreation
Situated on the banks of the Sheep River, approximately 18 kilometres south of Calgary, Okotoks offers country-style living just a short drive from the big city.
Charlie-Mae Marlatt, an Okotoks resident of three years said, "I like living in Okotoks because it is family oriented, family focused, has a small town community feel and it is 10 to 15 minutes away from the city."
Situated on the banks of the Sheep River, approximately 18 kilometres south of Calgary, Okotoks offers country-style living just a short drive from the big city.
Charlie-Mae Marlatt, an Okotoks resident of three years said, "I like living in Okotoks because it is family oriented, family focused, has a small town community feel and it is 10 to 15 minutes away from the city."
News
April 16, 2014 | CREBNow
More for less
Communities surrounding Calgary see double-digit sales growth in the first quarter of the year
Getting more for less can mean a lot to a first time homebuyer.
When it came to the purchase of their first home, engaged couple Kristie Bogle and Erin Dorscht set their sights on Bogle's hometown of Airdrie.
"I just kept seeing all these signs, crazy cheap new developments throughout [Airdrie] and I came home one day and was like 'Look how cheap this is compared to what we're paying in Calgary'," said Dorscht.
Getting more for less can mean a lot to a first time homebuyer.
When it came to the purchase of their first home, engaged couple Kristie Bogle and Erin Dorscht set their sights on Bogle's hometown of Airdrie.
"I just kept seeing all these signs, crazy cheap new developments throughout [Airdrie] and I came home one day and was like 'Look how cheap this is compared to what we're paying in Calgary'," said Dorscht.
News
Dec. 17, 2012 | CREBNow
Okotoks
Nestled in the foothills just south of Calgary on Highway 2, Okotoks is the type of community that has a little something for everyone.
Take it's vision statement for instance, "In the Year 2030, Okotoks is a leader in sustainability, driven by an involved, connected and creative community. Through visionary leadership, citizens are engaged in maintaining a safe and caring and vital community that honours our culture, heritage and environment."
Take it's vision statement for instance, "In the Year 2030, Okotoks is a leader in sustainability, driven by an involved, connected and creative community. Through visionary leadership, citizens are engaged in maintaining a safe and caring and vital community that honours our culture, heritage and environment."
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Oct. 10, 2012 | Cody Stuart
Okotoks Votes to Lift Expansion Ban
It is already – at least according to its mayor – the biggest town in Alberta, but the stage has been set for the town of Okotoks to grow even larger.
Following much debate and growing pressure, Okotoks town council voted 5-2 in favour of eliminating the town's population cap of 30,000.
Following much debate and growing pressure, Okotoks town council voted 5-2 in favour of eliminating the town's population cap of 30,000.
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June 28, 2012 | CREBNow
MD of Foothills
Amenities and adventure a stone's throw away from Calgary
Immediately south of Calgary, the MD of Foothills has everything one could need for a natural escape from the hustle and bustle of city living.
Incorporated in 1954, the MD had a population of 21,258 as of 2011, an increase of 7.7 per cent compared to 2006. Aside from agriculture and industrial operations, the MD surrounds the communities of Okotoks, High River, Black Diamond, Priddis, Blackie, Turner Valley, Heritage Pointe, Aldersyde, Cayley, De Winton, Longview and Millarville.
Immediately south of Calgary, the MD of Foothills has everything one could need for a natural escape from the hustle and bustle of city living.
Incorporated in 1954, the MD had a population of 21,258 as of 2011, an increase of 7.7 per cent compared to 2006. Aside from agriculture and industrial operations, the MD surrounds the communities of Okotoks, High River, Black Diamond, Priddis, Blackie, Turner Valley, Heritage Pointe, Aldersyde, Cayley, De Winton, Longview and Millarville.
