Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is methodology for analyzing potential reliability problems early in the development cycle where it is easier to take actions to overcome these issues, thereby enhancing reliability through design.
Okotoks is officially the largest trading area in Southern Alberta between Lethbridge, AB and Calgary, AB. The trade area includes Okotoks, South Calgary, High River, Black Diamond, Turner Valley, Municipal District of Foothills, Heritage Point, Vulcan, Nanton and rural areas of approximately 2,000 square kms. Okotoks populations as of June 2015 Municipal Census: 28.016 or 2.5% increase from 2014. 2  Okotoks populations as of June 2014 Municipal Census: 27,331 or 3.8% increase from 2013. 3  Okotoks population as of June 2013 Municipal Census: 26,319 or 5.1% increase from 2012.
After increasing to 18,317 in 1950, the population fell to 15,180 in 1970 but grew to 16,263 in 1980. There were 13,441 residents in 1990, 13,022 in 2000, and 12,321 in 2010. In 2000 Okmulgee was administered by a council-manager form of government, and 379 businesses operated. Construction, retail trade, health care and social assistance, and hotel and food services were among the town's leading industries.