2015 saw a little bit of everything for Okotoks Mayor Bill Robertson.

The Town is continuing its efforts on bringing a potable water pipeline from Calgary, along with working with the Foothills School Division to build a K-9 school off 32 Street, and the twinning of Pason Centennial Arena.

So what does 2016 have in store for Okotoks?

Robertson says the Town is working on a number of new projects and ventures.

"We're doing our best to provide a great living experience, a place in Okotoks where you can live, work and play and we've made good progress over the last year and I think we're going to progress next regarding these things and we'll look for new opportunities," he says.

One thing Robertson has predicted in his crystal ball is the continued success and use of the Crescent Point Regional Field House that is shared by the M.D. of Foothills and the Town.

He says the amount of activities conducted in the facility is incredible.

"Soccer and Lacrosse have been going on strong, in addition to that Pickleball really took off in 2015 and I expect it to get even larger next year and even martial arts is offered out there."

The one topic that will be on many residents' minds is the potential for the proposed water pipeline, which has stalled the growth of the Town due to the water limitations for further developments.

Robertson says they'll work on the process one day at a time.

"Things will occur that we hadn't even considered that we'll have to deal with, but it's still a great time to be an Okotokian."

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