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A proposed multi-billion-dollar ultra-high-speed hyperloop transportation system between Edmonton and Calgary will include a 10-kilometre test section between Didsbury and Olds along Highway 2, says Sebastien Gendron, CEO of TransPod Inc.

Public consultations aimed at gathering input into the UCP government plans to repeal and replace the contentious Bill 6 are going well, says agriculture minister and area MLA Devin Dreeshen.

Thousands of cyclists raising funds for cancer care and research are expected to arrive in Sundre next weekend.

Companies operating in the Sundre area have announced plans to get more Alberta oil and gas out to export markets.

CAROLSIDE-ALDERSON - Under a scorching hot sun heritage journalist Chris Doering braved a day that was physically exhausting but exhilarating nevertheless.

The upcoming two-day AgSmart – Growing Profits with Data event at Olds College will include presentations from dozens of speakers expert in agriculture-related issues, developments and technologies. Scheduled for Aug.

An overall decline in crime in the region over the past year shouldn’t discourage residents from being vigilant when it comes to reporting suspicious activities they may see on their properties, members of the Olds and District Rural Crime Watch Asso

The seven-member AgSmart Industry Advisory Group has been involved in making sure the upcoming two-day AgSmart event will give participants lots of relevant and timely information and demonstrations.

DIDSBURY - At a special council meeting on July 24, council voted to award the contract for the 2019 asphalt rehabilitation and repairs tender to Rubydale Asphalt Works, a company based in Airdrie.

With the development permit for its planned new multi-million-dollar lodge and waste water treatment plant recently upheld, Camp Evergreen is moving forward with its plans, says executive director Bob Kroeker.