Robert Korotyszyn
@rkorotyszyn.bsky.social
News reporter & photographer in Okotoks, Alta. @westernwheel.bsky.social
NEWS: Independence crowd in Okotoks told to expect referendum
Independence crowd in Okotoks told to expect referendum
Speakers at a Let's Talk Alberta event said a judge's decision on a petition about independence won't stop the issue from going to a vote.
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BEYOND LOCAL: Judge quashes Alberta separation petition in favour of First Nations
Judge quashes Alberta separation petition in favour of First Nations
EDMONTON — An Alberta judge has quashed a separatist petition, saying the provincial government had a duty to consult with First Nations. Justice Shaina Leonard says the petition should never have been issued.
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BEYOND LOCAL: Bearspaw First Nation voices concerns over Fortress Mountain resort plans in Kananaskis
Bearspaw First Nation voices concerns over Fortress Mountain resort plans in Kananaskis
"The Bearspaw First Nation have a strong cultural connection with Kananaskis or Ozade in the Stoney language."
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Our Hot Summer Guide has landed! Check it out for daily ideas for making the most of summer 😎 www.westernwheel.ca/hot-summer-g...
Okotoks & Foothills Hot Summer Guide
Okotoks's Summer Guide - festival and campground information brought to you by WesternWheel.ca
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BEYOND LOCAL: Separatist group ordered to remove database of electors from website
Separatist group ordered to remove database of electors from website
Alberta separatists are being accused of inappropriately accessing and using the electors list to find and mobilize supporters.
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BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta's governing UCP to revisit proposed riding changes before next election
Alberta's governing UCP to revisit proposed riding changes before next election
EDMONTON — Alberta's governing United Conservatives are looking to take another run at redrawing provincial riding boundaries — a move the Opposition NDP calls a cynical backdoor scheme to rig the October 2027 general election.
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Alberta’s government asked media to edit or delete our story on Edmonton EMS overtime. We filed access to information requests and fact-checked them instead. zurl.co/R8T9Y
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social Alberta full-time wages fell in March 2026 The median hourly wage for full-time wages in Alberta is now in third place, behind BC and Ontario. In January, we were ahead of everyone. albertaworker.ca/news/ab-full...
AB full-time wages fell in Mar 2026
The median hourly wage for full-time wages in Alberta is now in third place, behind BC and Ontario. In January, we were ahead of everyone.
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New info related to a story from yesterday.
Western Wheel@westernwheel.bsky.social · 4mo agoNEWS: Foothills trustee attended meeting with premier as private citizen
NEWS: FSD distances itself from meeting with right-wing think tanks
FSD distances itself from meeting with right-wing think tanks
Foothills School Division didn't authorize anyone to attend private meeting with Alberta's premier and conservative education groups.
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Developing story, but there appears to be a serious crash on Highway 2A near Cargill. Best to avoid the area or take an alternate route. More details will be reported as they become available. #Okotoks #Highriver
Western Wheel@westernwheel.bsky.social · 4mo agoNEWS: Crash affecting traffic on Hwy. 2A near High River
NEWS: Past treasurer of Okotoks Ag Society charged in fraud case
Past treasurer of Okotoks Ag Society charged in fraud case
A past treasurer of an Okotoks-area non-profit is facing charges after allegedly stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from the organization
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One of two court stories this week. The second one is upcoming.
Western Wheel@westernwheel.bsky.social · 5mo agoNEWS: Sentence handed down for man who shot his father in Okotoks
NEWS: Okotoks mom pulls daughter from school over knife threat
Okotoks mom pulls daughter from school over knife threat
A Grade 1 student is learning from home while the student who allegedly threatened her is back in class.
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NEWS: Mayor far outspends challengers in 2025 Okotoks election campaign
Mayor far outspends challengers in 2025 Okotoks election campaign
Financial disclosures show Tanya Thorn spent more than double what her two challengers did combined during last fall's election campaign.
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This is an absolutely shocking proposal that would disrupt the very foundations of democratic accountability in Ontario #Onpoli #cdnfoi
The Globe and Mail@theglobeandmail.com · 5mo agoReally enjoyed this lecture about truth, lies, and alternative realities in political and social discourse. The topics are relevant for anyone.
Mount Royal University@mountroyalu.bsky.social · 5mo agoCan't make it to tonight's public lecture featuring distinguished speaker Justin Ling, investigative journalist and columnist for The Toronto Star? Justin's lecture, “Telling the Truth in Hyperreality: Journalism in a Time of Lies,” will be livestreamed here: https://bit.ly/4uii7Up Don't miss it!
Did you know #okotoks had a youth curfew bylaw? It was repealed this week and had been on the books since 1998.
Western Wheel@westernwheel.bsky.social · 5mo agoBEYOND LOCAL: This Alberta town just repealed its youth curfew bylaw
Smith to Breitbart: “What I fear is the longer this dispute goes on, politicians posture, and it seems to be benefiting the Liberals right now. So I would hope we could put things on pause is what I’ve told administration officials. Let’s just put things on pause so we can get through an election.”
Exclusive--Canadian Premier Danielle Smith: Trudeau Blew Tariff Negotiations in First Mar-a-Lago Meeting
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith of the United Conseravtive Party told Breitbart News Saturday that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau set Canada back in tariff negotiations with America during a meeting wit...
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Easy to lose this in the noise of the day, but the prime minister of Canada just said the US president, leader of the global hegemon, wants to soften us up economically so he can annex us. That is one of the most remarkable statements, and realities, in our history.
Story 2 of 4 that I wrote during a busy day today, on deadline for the print edition of the @westernwheel.bsky.social There is a lot happening in #Okotoks that need not get drowned out by all the provincial, federal and international news that seems to be making waves 24/7 lately.
Western Wheel@westernwheel.bsky.social · last yr.New from me: Drier weather and rising wildfire risk have residents in a far corner of Foothills County looking for creative solutions to their water supply concerns.
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