The Okotoks Podcast

The Okotoks Podcast is your ultimate guide to life in Okotoks! Hosted by Carlin Lutzer, a professional realtor and proud Okotokian, this podcast brings you stories, insights, and conversations about what makes this town just south of Calgary such a special place to live. Whether you’ve called Okotoks home for years or you’re just getting to know the community, this podcast is your connection to everything happening in town.

From local businesses and real estate trends to community events and hidden gems, The Okotoks Podcast celebrates the people, places, and experiences that define life here. We talk about what it truly means to be an Okotokian, cheering for the Dawgs and Okotoks Oilers, sharing firsthand perspectives from those who shape the town’s unique identity.

And, of course, we can’t talk about Okotoks without mentioning the legendary Big Rock, an iconic landmark that serves as a symbol of our strong, growing community.

Join Carlin Lutzer as he explores the heart and soul of Okotoks, bringing you engaging interviews, local insights, and everything you need to stay connected to the place we proudly call home. Whether you’re looking for the latest news, local recommendations, or just a reason to love Okotoks even more, this podcast has something for you!

Podcasting since 2025 • 92 episodes

The Okotoks Podcast

Latest Episodes

5 Questions, 5 Minutes: What’s Happening in Okotoks, Alberta and Beyond?

Curtis Armstrong is back, and we’re welcoming a new panelist, Emma Calver from Okotoks, for another episode of 5 Questions, 5 Minutes (5Q5M) on The Okotoks Podcast.This week, we’re covering everything from professional sports to s...

October 08, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 32 • 36:44

No to the Nine? Yes to the Nine? Alberta’s Forgotten Referendum Questions

Alberta’s referendum debate has been dominated by one issue: independence.But there are nine questions on the ballot.With all the talk of “Yes to the Nine” and “No to the Nine,” I realized something: had I act...

October 06, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 31 • 58:19

Alberta: Why Stay? Why Go? | Keith Wilson & Paul Howarth

Why Stay? Why Go? | Keith Wilson & Paul HowarthAlberta is facing a question that is creating passionate debate across the province: Should Alberta stay in Canada, or is it time to go?In this episode of The Oko...

October 01, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 30 • 1:33:32

Travellers Concert Series

What does it take to bring live music to the Foothills?This week on The Okotoks Podcast, I’m joined by Kevin Levacque, who organizes the Travellers Concert Series, and recording artist Meera Sylvain. Kevin shares what goes into ...

September 29, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 29 • 28:47

Is Alberta Too Divided to Listen?

Politics can divide friends, families and entire communities. Is there a way to disagree without giving up on each other?On this episode of The Okotoks Podcast, Carlin sits down with Brandi Weston, a University of Calgary researcher whos...

September 26, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 28 • 52:47