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Amir Said

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

Final list of election candidates confirmed for Foothills

Final list of election candidates confirmed for Foothills

All major parties have nominated candidates in the riding for a total of five candidates.
Worldwide nature challenge coming to Alberta

Worldwide nature challenge coming to Alberta

The City Nature Challenge is a citizen science initiative in which participants gather biodiversity data in their area from April 25 to 28, with around 650 communities worldwide set to take part this year.
NDP nominates rocket scientist as Foothills candidate

NDP nominates rocket scientist as Foothills candidate

Lethbridge-based New Democrat Kaitte Aurora is running for the Foothills seat in the upcoming federal election.
Two collisions with elk reported near Diamond Valley

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.
Only two Foothills candidates nominated as federal election looms

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.
List tracks winter bird population trends in Okotoks, Calgary area

List tracks winter bird population trends in Okotoks, Calgary area

Over 100 bird species were identified in Calgary and surrounding area this winter.
Rare owl intake at wildlife hospital causes concern

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.
Foothills Liberals gearing up for Carney-led campaign

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

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

'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.
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