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 • 71 episodes

The Okotoks Podcast

Latest Episodes

Coal Mining Risk or Opportunity?

What does responsible mining actually look like and is it even possible on Alberta's eastern slopes? Carlin Lutzer sits down with Amanda Desjardins, a professional mining consultant who has called Okotoks home for 14 years and whose...

June 16, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 67 • 30:04

Why Are Insurance Rates So High In Alberta?

Why are Albertans paying so much more for insurance, and is there any relief in sight? Carlin Lutzer sits down with local insurance broker Brayden Vellenoweth to unpack the complex forces driving insurance costs across Albert...

June 09, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 66 • 53:00

Inside 20 Years of Okotoks Dawgs Baseball

What does it truly mean when a sports team becomes so woven into a community that you simply cannot imagine summer without it? Carlin Lutzer sits down with William Gardner, longtime volunteer executive and community ambassador of th...

June 02, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 65 • 38:51

Golf in the Foothills: with PGA Pro David Robinson

What does it really take to fall in love with golf and what makes Okotoks one of the best places in Alberta to play it? This episode dives into the fairways, Foothills, and philosophy of the game with David Robinson, head profession...

May 26, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 64 • 37:22

Too Much, Too Fast? The Future of Okotoks Growth

Okotoks is growing fast, but is it growing wisely? In this episode of the Okotoks Podcast, Carlin Lutzer sits down with Foothills County resident Paul Howarth to discuss the pressures, concerns, and civic responsibilities surroundin...

May 19, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 63 • 49:37