Heritage & Arts Master Plan (2018)

The Master Plan focuses on connecting and engaging citizens of all ages and backgrounds to nurture grassroots cultural development. Following the Town’s vision, the Master Plan describes a principle (Vibrant Culture and Heritage) that serves as a vision for the Master Plan.

Residents joyfully embrace Okotoks, and cultivate a rich quality of life. Okotoks provides access to a wide range of cultural resources, fostering audiences, participants and creators who contribute to community building and economic development.

The strong tradition of community events is a hallmark of living in Okotoks. Residents are engaged in civic life, and Town Council and administration promote open dialogue.

Five goals are included:

1. To grow the capacity and leadership of the Okotoks community.

2. To broker opportunities for all Okotokians to come together through culture.

3. To connect people with the history of Okotoks.

4. To ensure culture is a contributing force in the Okotoks economy.

5. To champion the value of culture for Okotoks.