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	Okotoks Travel: City of Okotoks Alberta Tourism Directory & Vacation Guide
		Okotoks is a 15-minute drive south of Calgary and is located in the Sheep River Valley.
		Explore the surrounding region by visiting the Okotoks Erratic (The Big Rock), an enormous boulder from the Ice Age, or spend the day fly-fishing and tubing down the Sheep River.
		Okotoks has several parks and green spaces allowing citizens and visitors to enjoy the outdoors.
	www.okotoks.worldweb.com (298 words)

	Okotoks
		Okotoks, meaning "Stoney Crossing" (also known as Dewdney after the lt-gov 1892-96), is believed to date to the location of an 1870s stopping house.
		The routing of the CPR through Calgary made Okotoks a resting point on overland connecting trails from the south, and in 1891 with the completion of the railway to Fort Macleod, Okotoks boomed as a flourishing transportation, ranching and sawmilling centre.
		Okotoks is famous for its glacial erratic, which was transported by the continental glacier of the last ICE AGE from MOUNT EDITH CAVELL.
	www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com /index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0005908 (175 words)

	Okotoks, Alberta - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Okotoks is a town situated on the Sheep River, 18 kilometres south of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
		However, one decade prior to the June 2005 flood, Okotoks and the surrounding are suffered a massive flood in 1995.
		In September 1998, Okotoks became one of the first communities in Canada to recognize its environmental limits to growth were restricted by the carrying capacity of the local watershed.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Okotoks,_Alberta (1144 words)

	Sustainability comes to the Canadian Prairie: Lessons and Caveats from the Town of Okotoks, Alberta, by Ernest J. ...
		The second display was "Okotoks: Gateway to the Oilfield, 1913-1952." Through old photographs, memorabilia, records, and other textual material, the exhibit highlighted the central place of Okotoks in the discovery and exploitation of oil reserves in the Turner Valley, to the town's west.
		One of the ironies of Okotoks early twentieth century economic history is that for nearly four decades it was the gateway to the nearby Turner Valley oilfields.
		In the eyes of Okotoks inhabitants, the Sheep River could be easily recognized in all its expressions: as a source of recreation, an environmental resource, an historical touchstone, a cultural and aesthetic symbol, a public trust—and as a sustainability yardstick.
	www.terrain.org /articles/18/yanarella.htm (6282 words)

	Ryck Flemmer, Okotoks Homes: (403) 995-7721
		The recreation facilities in Okotoks are second to none for a community this size.
		Okotoks was well planned and features, 30 parks and playgrounds, 11 ball diamonds, 12 soccer fields, 2 tennis courts, 50 kilometers of interconnected hiking and biking trails that pass everything from the Sheep River Valley to spectacular mountain views to parks and finely manicured yards.
		Okotoks is not only located close to the city of Calgary but also within 30 minutes of the pristine wilderness offered in Kananaskis Country.
	www.okotokshomes.com /okotoks.htm (1751 words)

	Okotoks, AB Article Archives by KeepMedia (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Okotoks RCMP have charged a 16-year-old resident of the town in connection with the attempted abduction of a 10-year-old girl earlier this week.
		Police investigating the attempted abduction of a 10-year-old girl in Okotoks are now looking into the possibility the same teen suspect was spotted peeping into another window on the same night.
		Okotoks country singer George Canyon is being sued by a one-time investor and alleged friend for one-quarter of the profits of his highly successful debut album, One Good Friend.
	www.topix.net /ca/okotoks-ab/keepmedia (1497 words)

	Okotoks Real Estate
		Nestled along the Sheep River Valley in the heart of the Alberta Foothills and flanked by the front range of the Rocky Mountains to the west, Okotoks is a young, friendly and growing community.
		Okotoks resides just 16 kilometres south of Calgary and is a thriving bedroom community for Calgary.
		Okotoks’ 9,000 residents are Alberta’s fastest growing community and also the youngest community in Canada with 85 per cent of the residents being under the age of 44.
	www.albertahomesearch.com /offices/okotoks.html (634 words)

	Town of Okotoks
		Nestled along the Sheep River Valley in the heart of the Alberta Foothills, the Town of Okotoks is a young, vibrant and friendly community of 17,145 residents.
		Okotoks is the second fastest growing community in Canada with a 46% growth rate since 2001.
		Okotoks is flanked by the front range of the Rocky Mountains to the west, and is situated only 18 kilometres south of Calgary's city limits.
	www.okotoks.ca (176 words)

	Okotoks Montessori Preschool - for ages 3 to ECS/Kindergarten
		Okotoks Montessori Preschool offers preschool and ECS programs for a unique learning environ-ment founded on the principles developed by Dr. Maria Montessori.
		Okotoks Montessori Preschool is based on the methods of Dr. Maria Montessori.
		Okotoks Montessori School is a place of discovery, curiosity, respect and enthusiasm.
	www.okotoksmontessori.com /index.htm (234 words)

	Okotoks Oilers Hockey Club - Proud Member of the AJHL
		Okotoks, Alberta, October 17,2007 - The Okotoks Oilers are pleased to announce that 18 year old goaltender Bradley Eidsness has been selected to the roster of Team Canada West.
		Oilers President Wayne Lauinger stated, "This is a very proud, historic, and exciting day for Brad and his family, as well as the Okotoks Oilers Hockey Club, the Alberta Junior Hockey League, and the Community of Okotoks.
		Okotoks Oilers fans will get a taste of this International Tournament when the Oilers host the German National Elite under 20 team, Germany's entry in the World Junior ‘A'Challenge, in an exhibition game on Friday, November 2/07, 7 PM at the Okotoks Centennial Arena.
	www.okotoksoilers.com (497 words)

	Western Wheel - your Foothills Community Newspaper
		Although the grocery store hires and retains many senior personnel, there are also a number of students who can’t continue working the same amount of hours they did in the summer, often limiting their schedules to weekends and evenings.
		Although Okotoks’ VHQ and Movie Gallery has had trouble maintaining staff, the situation can’t be entirely blamed on students heading back to school, according to Adeline Moore, manager of the two video rental stores.
		Serving the communities of Okotoks, Aldersyde, Black Diamond, DeWinton, Longview, Millarville, Priddis, Turner Valley, Bragg Creek, and the rural ratepayers of the M.D. of Foothills.
	rd.business.com /index.asp?epm=s.1&bdcq=Okotoks&bdcr=2&bdcu=http://www.westernwheel.com/&bdcp=&partner=2662601&bdcs=nwuuid-2662601-CFE8713E-377D-673C-E0A7-97C28A37BC40-ym (1642 words)

	Energy Solutions Alberta \| Sustainable Okotoks
		For example, since its comprehensive Sustainable Okotoks program was launched five years ago, the town has slashed its solid waste tonnage by 40% through a community recycling and composting campaign.
		Some 50 new homes are being built in Okotoks with solar collectors that will allow heat to be stored in summer and recalled in winter.
		Okotoks has just completed a new wastewater treatment plant, using technology developed for North Sea oil rigs to screen solids before they enter the plant.
	www.energysolutionsalberta.com /?V_DOC_ID=966 (272 words)

	Featured Communities OKOTOKS (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Okotoks consists of a community of 12,000 located in the picturesque Sheep River Valley.
		The town is located just 23kms south of Calgary and offers a high standard of diverse housing with well planned sub-divisions, excellent schools, recreational facilities, community parks and a pristine river valley.
		Okotoks is also home to Big Rock, a large glacial erratic from the Ice Age which proves to be an exciting attraction for residents, tourists and day trippers alike.
	www.heatherdavis.ca /data/remax/realtors/kweare/okotoks.asp (215 words)

	Okotoks and District Chamber of Commerce (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Okotoks and District Chamber of Commerce mission is to actively promote, facilitate and strengthen the business climate by providing leadership, representation, networking opportunities, service and education to our chamber members.
		Due to the staggering growth of Okotoks and area in the last few years our membership continues to grow.
		The winners are honoured by the Okotoks and District Chamber of Commerce at the Annual Service Excellence Awards Ceremony...
	www.okotoks.ca /chamber (277 words)

	Okotoks Alberta - Town Information
		Chatelaine Magazine is a Toronto-based national publication that put Okotoks on the map back in 1992 by choosing this city as one of the top 10 places in Canada to live.
		“Picturesque Okotoks, which straddles the Sheep River, has tree-lined streets and wide boulevards, and a young population: 85 percent of its residents are under 45.
		Maybe that's because Okotoks is within commuting distance -- 34 kilometres -- of Calgary and provides a safe affordable environment in which to raise a family.
	www.okotokshomesforsale.com /okotoks/townprofile.html (216 words)

	Okotoks Real Estate \| Okotoks MLS Listings \| IBG
		Okotoks Alberta has beautiful parks and natural green spaces are well-known throughout Alberta and invite quiet retreats and action packed getaways.
		The Okotoks and District Museum, Kerry Wood Nature Interpretive Centre, and Fort Normandeau bring a historical and educational perspective to Okotoks and the Central Alberta region together with the recently-opened Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum.
		Okotoks Alberta has an abundant arts and culture organizations provide opportunities throughout the community to get involved in a wide range of drama, musical and other cultural pursuits.
	okotoks.findalberta.com (1768 words)

	Okotoks BMX Club
		Follow that HWY into town to the track entrance on your left.
		If you pass the Okotoks Recycling Depot, you have gone too far.
		Takey HWY #2 South and take the Okotoks Overpass.
	www.okotoksbmx.com (108 words)

	Okotoks Oilers Information
		The Okotoks Oilers are an ice hockey team in the Alberta Junior Hockey League.
		The franchise was granted a one year leave of absence in 2004-05 to prepare for its first season in its new city.
		The 2005-06 season was a success for the Oilers, as they finished with a record above.500 before falling to the Brooks Bandits in the first round of the playoffs, three games to two.
	www.bookrags.com /wiki/Okotoks_Oilers (187 words)

	Access Alberta - Okotoks (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Okotoks was originally known as Dewdney, named after Lord Dewdney.
		(6 miles) west of Okotoks on Highway #7, is one of the largest erratics in North America.
		There are many exciting, historical attractions in the vicinity of Okotoks, such as: Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump, Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology, the historic Bar U Ranch, and the Okotoks Cultural Centre.
	www.access-adventures.com /ab/ct/okotoks.htm (233 words)

	Okotoks Real Estate - Values, MLS Listings,Homes For Sale,Realtors
		We would be happy to send you school and community information in addition to the current real estate listings and property values.
		Many times Okotoks Real Estate buyers avoid using the services of a REALTOR under the mistaken belief that it costs them money - or that they will be able to negotiate a better deal directly with the seller or seller's real estate Broker.
		The realty business is unique, where an agent with one day's experience and no home sales gets paid the same as real estate agents with several years experience and hundreds of successful sales.
	www.epoweredprofessionals.com /okotoks (465 words)

	AlbertaFirst.com - Okotoks
		Okotoks is friendly and caring, a home to growing families and active seniors.
		Okotoks is limited by the Sheep River in that only so much water flows within it to provide us with our water supply.
		Okotoks Fire Department is responsible for fire suppression, fire inspections, vehicle extrication, rescue, and medical response (in conjunction with the Foothills Regional Emergency Medical Service) for the growing Town of Okotoks and for a large part of the Municipal District of Foothills (a rural area with a total population of almost 5000).
	www.albertafirst.com /profiles/statspack/20445.html (7208 words)

	Okotoks Erratic - Alberta Community Development
		The Big Rock is the world's largest known glacial erratic - rock transported far from its place of origin by glacial ice.
		Big Rock, also known as the Okotoks Erratic, is the largest rock in the Foothills Erratics Train, a group of rocks that were carried by ice along the mountain front and dropped as the glacier melted some 10,000 years ago.
		The erratics lie in a narrow band extending from Jasper National Park to northern Montana.
	www.cd.gov.ab.ca /enjoying_alberta/museums_historic_sites/site_listings/okotoks_erratic/index.asp (668 words)

	The Okotoks Block Parent Program (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Okotoks is a young & vibrant community that is rapidly growing.
		We currently have over 200 Block Parent homes in Okotoks, but we need to increase that number so that there is a safe home on every street for our children to use, should the need arise.
		More Block Parent homes are needed in all areas including subdivisions and acreages.
	www.angelfire.com /ab2/blockparents (111 words)

	Okotoks homes for sale - Okotoks homes for sale by owner - Okotoks real estate for sale by owner
		Okotoks homes for sale by owner has now added Edmonton, Okotoks, Lethbridge, Okotoks, Drumheller.
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	www.welist.com /okotoks.html (442 words)

	Okotoks Hotels, Inns, & Bed and Breakfasts - Alberta Lodging
		Okotoks Hotels, Inns, & Bed and Breakfasts - Alberta Lodging
		Find perfect Okotoks Alberta independent inns, hotels, cottages, resorts, and B&B's.
		This home is conveniently located 15 minutes south of Calgary Canada.
	www.inns.com /Okotoks-Alberta.htm (54 words)

	Okotoks Dawgs
		in Okotoks will be the host site for the first ever Pacific Northwest Summer Collegiate Challenge Cup.
		The tournament will take place at Seaman Stadium from Thursday, June 5th to Sunday June 8th, 2008.
		The Junior National Teams will be in final preparation for the World Junior Baseball Championships scheduled for July 25 to August 3, 2008 at Telus Field in Edmonton.
	www.dawgsbaseball.ca (453 words)

	Okotoks Chat at Matchmaker.com
		Meet and chat with Okotoks singles at Matchmaker.com, our Okotoks chat rooms contain thousands singles in your local area.
		Matchmaker is a large and exciting online community where Okotoks chat discussions take place.
		Okotoks chat rooms and users are organized intuitively on the left side of the interface where users are able to easily peek into rooms without joining, see who is inside, who's broadcasting audio and video, how long they've been in the Okotoks chat room and more.
	www.matchmaker.com /mm/chat/alberta-okotoks4.htm (423 words)

	Okotoks Bed & Breakfast in Okotoks, Alberta, Canada near Spruce Meadows Equestrian Centre , Calgary Stampede ... (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Okotoks Bed & Breakfast in Okotoks, Alberta, Canada near Spruce Meadows Equestrian Centre, Calgary Stampede (seasonal), Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump, Bar U National Historic Site (seasonal), Kananaskis Country, Millarville Farmers Market (seasonal), Heritage Pointe Golf & Country Club, Nanton Air Museum Bed and Breakfast Inn
		We are 10 minutes from championship golf facilities, 15 minutes from championship equestrian facilities, a scenic hour and a half drive from Banff National Park and an equally scenic 2 hour drive from the Crowsnest Pass & Glacier National Park.
		A Nature Preserve is in our back yard, and the town of Okotoks is filled with pathways and liesurely hiking areas of interest.
	www.innsite.com /inns/A003607.html (325 words)

	Okotoks Classifieds (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Reach Thousands of regular Okotoks classified finders and Okotoks Sellers.
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	Harmony House Bed & Breakfast - Okotoks, Alberta, Canada - BBOnline.com / Introduction
		Victorian located in a quiet neighborhood, just a short drive south of Calgary.
		Nestled along the Sheep River Valley in the heart of the Alberta Foothills, Okotoks is a young and friendly community of 12,000 residents.
		Okotoks is flanked by the front range of the Rocky Mountains to the west, and is situated only 18 kilometres from the Calgary city limits to the north.
	www.bbonline.com /ab/harmony (269 words)

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