What does healthy community conversation actually look like and why has Okotoks been missing it?
This episode of the Okotoks Podcast marks both a milestone and a new beginning: the podcast's one-year anniversary and the debut of "Oko-Talks," a brand new panel segment that Carlin Lutzer has been wanting to create for a long time.
Joining Carlin are two familiar voices in the Okotoks community: Joelle Reimer, dedicated Okotokian, billet mom for the Okotoks Oilers, and former voice on The Eagle, and Curtis Armstrong, publisher of the Western Wheel.
Together, the three tackle five hot-button local topics in five-minute rounds: deer in town, rapid infrastructure growth, vehicle noise, public spaces for civic petitions, and what makes summer life in Okotoks so worth celebrating.
This is community conversation at its most authentic — real, warm, and proudly local.
Listen for:
07:38 What should Okotoks actually do about the deer living in our community?
13:00 Is Okotoks keeping up with infrastructure as the town grows so rapidly?
18:28 How is vehicle noise affecting quality of life in Okotoks neighbourhoods?
24:34 Should public spaces in Okotoks be used for recall votes and separation petitions?
32:47 What are Joelle and Curtis most excited about for summer in Okotoks?
Connect with Guests:
Joelle Reimer | Okotoks Community Member | Billet for the Okotoks Oilers | Former On-Air Personality at The Eagle
Email | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok
Curtis Armstrong | Publisher | Western Wheel
Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Email
Connect with Carlin
Email | Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
Sheep River Dog Rescue formally know as Moe Dog Rescue. Passionate about giving Dogs another chance.
Special thanks to Okotoks Nissan for arranging this podcast with Kelly Hrudey.
