Moving to Okotoks
New Residents
Are you a new resident or a current resident moving to a new residence in Okotoks or are you moving away? Here are some things to know about your water, wastewater services, garbage, recycling and organics collection and utility bill payments. This page also contains valuable information for those considering moving to Okotoks.
Setting Up a Water, Sewer and Waste Collection Utility Account
To sign up for utilities, prior to your occupancy/possession date (minimum 5 days), please fill out the Utility form
Garbage, Organics and Recycling Carts
- Standard cart sizes provided to residential households include a 120L black garbage cart, 240L blue recycling cart and a 120L green organics cart.
- For new home builds, filling out the above utility form will also generate an automated request for garbage, organics and recycling carts.
- For existing homes, garbage, organics and recycling carts should have been left behind by the previous owner. If any of your carts are missing or you would like to change your cart size, please complete the Garbage, Organics and Recycling form.
Water Meters
A remote for reading your water meter is or will be attached to the outside of your home. This small black remote is usually located next to the electrical or gas meter. A clear path to this remote is essential. Please maintain this path by clearing snow and removing such items as hoses and toys.
Residential Development
Residential development in Okotoks primarily consists of new and recent housing developments in variety of neighbourhoods around the town. One can also find older, more established areas near the downtown core. There is a great number of options if you are looking to buy or rent property. There are also acreages, ranches and farms outside the town.
Looking to buy a home? Use our business directory and and access the "Real Estate Offices" category.
Business
Okotoks continues to experience strong industrial and commercial development, with values over $96 million in 2013. The Town does not charge a business tax for a majority of businesses, allowing them to operate in an affordable environment while being located in a sustainable community.
Want to learn more about why Okotoks is a great place to do business? Here is a list of our most valuable business resources.
Schools
Okotoks has many schools serving its population. With a great selection of public, private, and catholic schools, parents will find that Okotoks does not lack in educational opportunities for their children.
Local Schools
Town Services Directory
*to see the full phone number go to the grey slider at the bottom of the chart and slide to the right
| Company | Description | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| EPCOR Water Services | General Information Billing/Accounts www.epcor.ca | 403.938.1230 403.938.8937 |
| Fortis Alberta | Street lights, power outages, power line problems, green boxes on property www.fortisalberta.com | 403.310.WIRE (9473) 1.855.333.9473 |
| Direct Energy | Set Up Account Natural Gas Inquiries Electricity Inquiries www.directenergy.com | 403.245.7838 1.866.420.3174 1.888.420.3181 |
| Just Energy | Set Up Account https://www.justenergy.com/alberta/ | 855.387.6071 |
| PowerBill Utility Billing Solutions | Set Up Account (Electricity & Gas) | |
ATCO Gas | 24 hours emergency number: meter readings, new accounts and Emergency Services | 403.245.7222 403.310.5678 / 403.245.7888 |
| Utilities Consumer Advocate website to compare electricity and gas prices in your area, view historical rates, or get help resolving utility related issues. |
http://ucahelps.alberta.ca/cost-comparison-tool.aspx | |
| Shaw Cable | Phone/Internet/Cable Billing/Accounts www.shaw.ca | 403.716.6000 |
| TELUS | Phone/Internet/Cable sales, service, billing inquiries www.telus.com | 403.310.2255 |
| DIRECTV | 1-855-463-7359 | |
| Platinum Communications | Rural Internet/Internet phone (VoIP) www.platinum.ca | 403.301.4590 |
Canada Post | Okotoks has neighbourhood superboxes General Information: www.canadapost.ca | 403.938.4233 |
| Foothills School Division (ECS - Gr 12) | www.fsd38.ab.ca | 403.938.6436/403.652.3001 |
| Christ the Redeemer School Division (ECS - Gr 12) | www.redeemer.ab.ca | 403.938.2659/1.800.737.9383 |
| Regional Landfill Site | Located on Highway 738 (approx 5 km south of Okotoks and Highway 7) www.mdfoothills.com/services/regional-landfill.html | 403.938.5224 |
| Southland Transportation Commuter Bus | To Calgary in AM, returns in PM www.southland.ca | 403.287.1335 Calgary 403.938.3966 Okotoks |
| Okotoks Western Wheel newspaper | www.westernwheel.com | 403.938.6397 |
| Welcome Wagon | www.welcomewagon.ca | 403.938.2532 |
| Foothills Community Immigrant Services | Okotoks office | 403.938.4699 fcisconnections@ccis-calgary.ab.ca |
| Alberta Registry Office | Drivers' exams, licenses, etc. | 403.938.4277 |
| Volker Stevin | Out of town highway maintenance www.volkerstevin.ca | 1.888.877.6237 (VS ROADS) |
| Source Media Group | Okotoks Living Magazine www.sourcemediagroup.ca | 1.888.932.3101 |
| AM 1140 | www.highriveronline.com | 403.652.2472 |
| Sun Country 99.7 FM | www.highriveronline.com | 403.652.4997 |
| The Eagle 100.9 FM | www.okotoksonline.com | 403.995.9611 |
| Okotoks Food Bank | https://okotoksfoodbank.ca | 403.651.6629 |
| Alberta Health Services | Find a doctor, health information www.albertahealthservices.ca | 1.866.404.5465 |
| Okotoks Public Library | 7 Riverside Drive www.okotokslibrary.ca | 403.938.2220 |
| Foothills Centennial Centre | 4, 204 Community Way www.foothillscentennialcentre.com | 403.938.2907 |
About Okotoks
Okotoks is a beautiful community located 15 minutes from south Calgary and in a thriving trade zone encompassing businesses from all around southern Alberta.
Home to over 28,000 residents, Okotoks has experienced an impressive level of growth in recent years and boasts a population increase of nearly 30% since 2008. Recognized for its entrepreneurial spirit and the ease of running a business there, Okotoks was awarded the #6 spot on the list of Canada's Most Entrepreneurial Cities in 2015 by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.
Not only a leader in business and entrepreneurship, the Town of Okotoks also benefits from having a thriving arts and music scene, along with an impressive line-up of recreation facilities.
The Town of Okotoks is also well-known for its sustainability efforts. An innovator in its establishment of growth targets linked to infrastructure development and environmental carrying capacity, it is now pursuing a plan of continued managed growth for the foreseeable future.
Okotoks through the eyes of children
Find out what one Grade 4 class from Westmount School recommends for exploring nature and fun places to with your family in Okotoks.
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Utilities Consumer Advocate - compare electricity and gas prices in your area
Visit the Utilities Consumer Advocate website to compare electricity and gas prices in your area, view historical rates, or get help resolving utility related issues.
http://ucahelps.alberta.ca/cost-comparison-tool.aspx
http://ucahelps.alberta.ca/historic-rates.aspx
http://ucahelps.alberta.ca/contact-a-mediation-officer.aspx
Our website is an interactive resource that is helping consumers, especially vulnerable Albertans, make informed choices about their electricity and natural gas services.
• An interactive Cost Comparison Tool to give consumers the delivered cost of energy;
• Prominent and clear information about the services of the UCA’s Consumer Mediation Team;
• Revamped, plain-language content that’s easy to understand and optimized for search engines; and
• A searchable database that displays historical natural gas and electricity rates in a user-friendly format.
