A smoke-free Okotoks could be a possibility by this Summer. Town Council will soon see a motion to ban smoking in all the town's public places, based on feedback from the recent community survey.
Councillor Bill Robertson says it's better late than never, and with over 80% of the community saying they support measures like this, it's definitely time.
He points out that with the town calling for it, it's a "bottom-up" situation and not just a councillor pushing an agenda.
Robertson adds he's disappointed the Province didn't implement an Alberta-wide ban because it would have been much easier.
Council will formally discuss the motion at the November 27 council meeting.