Okotoks Blog

This month, I’m taking over the blog but I promise to give it back soon. As we step into a new year, I wanted the chance to write about something […]

On January 12, I attended the council meeting to ask about the additional transparency the Town has said it is planning around finances. Transparency is something I care about, and […]

A new wellness space has quietly taken root in Okotoks, offering residents a place to slow down, reconnect, and tend to their whole selves. The Healing Cocoon Collective is more […]

As 2026 approaches, I’ve found myself reflecting a lot on this past year, especially on the unexpected ways it shaped my holiday season. Running in the recent mayoral race may […]

On Sunday, December 21, my family and I had the privilege of volunteering with Baby It’s Cold Outside Charity for their annual Christmas Feast, and it was an experience we […]

Sometimes the most meaningful community initiatives don’t start with a big plan. They start with simply wanting to help. Hannahlyn’s Backpacks began eight years ago when a local mom and […]

For many families, Opening Gaits is more than a riding program. It’s a place where confidence grows, voices emerge, and people of all abilities experience freedom from the back of a horse. Samantha Lethbridge, the Executive […]

There’s something special about people who make a community feel more alive. People who quietly create spaces for connection, joy, and creativity. Recently, I attended a concert that Kevin Levacque […]

Reflections After the Mayoral Election Losing an election is a humbling experience. It forces you to pause, take a breath, and really sit with the journey you’ve been on. Over […]

Earlier this week, I stood before Okotoks Town Council during what will be their last public meeting before the 2026 budget is finalized. It wasn’t an easy thing to do, […]