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Allow small businesses to reopen: Olds council

Restaurants and fitness centres said to be especially hard hit

Feb 2, 2021 6:00 AM Read more >

Impact of waiving development permit fees to be revealed

Coun. Heather Ryan says the move could be one way to stimulate business

Feb 1, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

Drive-thru restaurant tentatively approved in Olds

Restaurant would be located in old car wash east of liquor store near former Shell station property in Olds

Feb 1, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >

Commentary: Alberta in need of friends

President Biden has handed the Keystone project what is probably its death blow

Feb 1, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

Developer drops idea to renovate Bowden Hotel

Kyle McCowan of Okotoks says the building has deteriorated too much, but says he may be interested if the hotel was demolished

Feb 1, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >

Public hearing set for Carstairs-county plan

Changes being made to the long-range planning of the county and the town

Feb 1, 2021 6:00 AM Read more >

Team asked to analyze federal, provincial COVID tracing apps

Cold Lake suggests maybe the two apps could be "harmonized"

Jan 31, 2021 5:00 PM Read more >

Olds hit by high wastewater costs

Any wastewater deficit will be covered through the town's utilities operating reserve, finance director says

Jan 31, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >

AHS launches campaign encouraging people to visit doctor despite COVID-19 pandemic

New data shows that Albertans are ignoring signs of serious diseases that could be better treated if caught sooner

Jan 31, 2021 12:30 PM Read more >

COVID sidelines Argentina peak climb

Jeff Bilow's goal is to climb the seven tallest peaks in the world before he turns 50

Jan 31, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >