Amir Said

Amir Said is a reporter and photographer covering news in Okotoks, Foothills County and throughout southern Alberta. He 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 and Great West Media.

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Recent Work by Amir

Two collisions with elk reported near Diamond Valley

Two separate vehicle collisions with three elk were reported to RCMP on the morning of March 25.

Mar 25, 2025 12:15 PM Read more >

Only two Foothills candidates nominated as federal election looms

The Conservatives and Liberals are the only parties with candidates nominated to run for the Foothills seat, while a People's Party candidate is seeking the nomination.

Mar 24, 2025 1:45 PM Read more >

List tracks winter bird population trends in Okotoks, Calgary area

Over 100 bird species were identified in Calgary and surrounding area this winter.

Mar 22, 2025 10:00 AM Read more >

Rare owl intake at wildlife hospital causes concern

The Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation has taken in more boreal owls over the last five months than it has in the 10 years prior.

Mar 19, 2025 9:15 AM Read more >

Foothills Liberals gearing up for Carney-led campaign

Just over 81 per cent of Foothills Liberals voted for Mark Carney in the party's 2025 leadership race.

Mar 12, 2025 2:58 PM Read more >

Chinese tariffs will have 'devastating impact': Ag Minister Sigurdson

100 per cent tariffs on some Canadian agri-food imports to China were announced on March 8 and will be implemented on March 20.

Mar 11, 2025 4:30 PM Read more >

'Buy Alberta' campaign to be led by Ag Minister Sigurdson

The campaign, led by Highwood MLA RJ Sigurdson, is expected to launch in the coming weeks.

Mar 5, 2025 4:24 PM Read more >

Last chance to see snowy owls in Alberta this season

The migratory birds are likely already on their way out of the province and won't be back until late fall, says a prominent snowy owl expert.

Mar 4, 2025 6:30 PM Read more >

Skull taken from Indigenous statue in Okotoks, prompting plea for its return

'Just please return it. It's important to us': Okotoks residents are calling for the return of a skull that appears to have been stolen from a three-decade-old statue.

Feb 26, 2025 3:15 PM Read more >

Alberta teen's business specializes in tarantulas and lizards

Sixteen-year-old Nolan Asplund of Funky Fresh Reptiles has made a name for himself in the exotic pet scene.

Feb 23, 2025 12:45 PM Read more >

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