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Amir Said

Amir Said

Amir Said is a reporter and photographer covering local news in Okotoks and Foothills County. Amir graduated from the University of Regina, where he was a student journalist, and worked with non-profits in Regina and Calgary before joining the Western Wheel.

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587-325-6248
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Recent Work by Amir

Calgary Folk Fest welcomes Jasper evacuees with free admission

Calgary Folk Fest welcomes Jasper evacuees with free admission

The healing power of music will be on view as evacuees of the Jasper wildfire are invited to attend the Calgary Folk Music Festival free of charge on Sunday, July 28.
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Bring back the bison, says Southern Alberta farmer

Bring back the bison, says Southern Alberta farmer

1907 Bison ranch southwest of High River is committed to honouring the history of the iconic animals.
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Alberta beef gets big boost from provincial and federal governments

Alberta beef gets big boost from provincial and federal governments

Highwood MLA RJ Sigurdson took part in an announcement of almost $1.9 million in funding for Alberta's beef industry.
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Alberta pig owner applauds pilot of emotional support livestock

Alberta pig owner applauds pilot of emotional support livestock

Southern Alberta resident Paola Jumilla has owned a pet pig for emotional support since 2020.
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Emu on the loose near school finds new home in Calgary

Emu on the loose near school finds new home in Calgary

The Australian bird was captured near DeWinton, just south of Calgary, on June 19, and no owner came forward.
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Alberta alpaca farmer plans to rebuild barn after catastrophic fire last year

Alberta alpaca farmer plans to rebuild barn after catastrophic fire last year

A GoFundMe page has raised more than $40,000 since a barn fire near Millarville killed eight alpacas and a dog in October 2023.
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100-year-old oil rig moving from Southern Alberta to Edmonton museum

100-year-old oil rig moving from Southern Alberta to Edmonton museum

Century-old rig that's been on display in Okotok for the past 20 years is on its way to the Oilfield Equipment Museum in Edmonton.
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Emu on the loose in Southern Alberta captured in group effort

Emu on the loose in Southern Alberta captured in group effort

RCMP officer gives bird a 'great big bear hug' as emu is corralled southwest of Calgary.
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Southern Alberta transgender advocate concerned by yearbook deadnaming

Southern Alberta transgender advocate concerned by yearbook deadnaming

Four transgender students from an Okotoks high school were identified by their deadname says an advocate.
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Okotoks three-legged buck still doing well two years later

Okotoks three-legged buck still doing well two years later

Wildlife biologist Dr. Susan Lingle shares her thoughts on how, for over two years now, a male mule deer has been thriving with only three legs.
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