What is the Okotoks newspaper called?

What is the Okotoks newspaper called?

The Western Wheel has published since 1976 and has been named ‘Best Community Newspaper’ in Canada twice in the past five years. About 35,000 area residents use the Wheel on a weekly basis.

Is Okotoks the largest town in Alberta?

Okotoks has emerged as a bedroom community of Calgary. According to the 2016 Census, the town has a population of 28,881, making it the largest town in Alberta.

What does the name Okotoks mean?

rock
First Nations. First Nations people led a nomadic existence in the Okotoks area for thousands of years prior to the arrival of the Europeans. The First Nations left us with a legacy in the name of Okotoks, which is derived from the Blackfoot word “Okatok”, which means “rock”.

Is Okotoks safe?

Okotoks was ranked 188 out of 237 Canadian municipalities on Maclean’s magazine’s list of the most dangerous places in the country. Okotoks was ranked as one of the safest communities in Alberta, and RCMP say that’s not by accident.

Is Okotoks a town or city?

Okotoks (/ˈoʊkətoʊks/, originally /ˈɒkətɒks/) is a town in the Calgary Metropolitan Region of Alberta, Canada. It is on the Sheep River, approximately 18 km (11 mi) south of the Calgary.

What is the population of Okotoks in 2021?

30,405
In 2021 the Town of Okotoks did not conduct a municipal census. The government of Canada conducted a federal census in 2021, and the official population for Okotoks is 30,405.

What is the population of Okotoks Alberta 2021?

31,413
Okotoks had a population of 31,413 in 2021, the 16th highest in the province. The population of Okotoks increased 1.36% year-over-year, and increased 5.71% in the last five years.

What is the Big Rock in Okotoks?

Big Rock (also known as either Okotoks Erratic or, in Blackfoot, as Okotok) is a 16,500-tonne (18,200-ton) boulder that lies on the otherwise flat, relatively featureless, surface of the Canadian Prairies in Alberta.

Why is Okotoks Big Rock important?

Indigenous significance A traditional Blackfoot story describes how Big Rock came to feature the large split down its middle: One hot summer day, Napi, the supernatural trickster of the Blackfoot peoples, rested on the rock because the day was warm and he was tired.

What is the crime rate in Okotoks?

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What is Okotoks Online?

OkotoksOnline.com is Okotoks’ only source for community news and information such as weather and classifieds.

How do I post an obituary for someone in Okotoks?

If you wish to post an obituary, please contact us at [email protected] or 403-938-6397 Visit Legacy for all obituaries prior to June 20, 2019. We are saddened to announce the passing of Gordon William Waddell on Friday,November 19, 2021 in Calgary. Dean passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 in Black Diamond at the age of 60.

Is CanAm wrestling coming to Okotoks in 2022?

Winner takes half. CanAm Wrestling is coming to Okotoks, February 24, 2022! Congrats!! Dennis Simmons, Candace Holt and Ron Lilly for winning one of three