Okotoks Rotary recently welcomed Ornella, a 17 year old from France as our sponsored inbound exchange student for 2026-27. Ornella will be attending Holy Trinity Academy and living with Okotoks host families.
We are still looking for a host family from January to April. To find out more please email president@okotoksrotary.ca or visit https://rotary5360.ca/Page/becoming-a-host-family
APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED. WATCH THS SPACE TO SEE WHO THE LUCKY AWARD RECIPIENT IS.
Two lucky Okotoks grads will be awarded $1,500 each, to be applied directly to tuition thanks to the Okotoks Rotary Club and the Calgary Foundation.
Applicants must:
* Be graduating Grade 12 this year from an Okotoks High School and be entering an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution in the upcoming academic year.
* Demonstrate financial need.
* Demonstrate leadership and motivational skills through participation in student, community, and/or business activities.
* Provide one letter of reference.
Apply at https://calgaryfoundation.org/student-awards/ before June 1, 2026 at midnight.
If there are any questions, please contact studentawards@calgaryfoundation.org
SAVE THE DATE - The 36th annual Soap Box Derby will be held on Saturday, June 5th with June 6th being our back up rain out day.
Watch Okotoks Rotary on social media to find out when registration opens.
Then, register your racer (8-14 years of age on race day) HERE
See the Rules and Regulations HERE
See the waiver to bring to the cart inspection HERE
Practice session and cart inspection is Friday evening, June 4th.
If you or anyone you know would like to Sponsor the event, please review the details HERE
Proudly celebrate Canada in 2026 and support two great local organizations at the same time!
The Rotary Club of Okotoks and the 1st Okotoks Scouts are once again offering our popular Canadian Flag Subscription Program.
Here’s how it works:
🎉 Flags are placed on subscribers’ front lawns the weekend before:
• Victoria Day
• Canada Day
• Labour Day
🚩 Flags are then respectfully taken down the weekend following each long weekend.
💲 Cost: $75 per year
Your subscription helps fund important Rotary community programs right here in Okotoks, as well as Scouts camp programs that support youth development and outdoor leadership.
Spots fill up each year — don’t miss your chance to show your Canadian pride while giving back to the community!
To subscribe for 2026, click here.
Let’s paint Okotoks red and white again in 2026!
