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Third vehicle falls through ice on Central Alberta lake in recent days

Visitors to and residents of Sylvan Lake cautioned after Dec. 30 incident in which there were no injuries

Dec 31, 2024 10:55 AM Read more >

New year, new budget: A step-by-step guide on how to refresh your finances

A simple copy and paste of your 2024 budget isn't enough to help you achieve your goals and maximize your finances for the new year, experts say. "Things don't stay the same.

Dec 31, 2024 10:44 AM Read more >

Olds-area dairy farmer receives prestigious award

John Iversen of the Innislake Dairy Farm, near Olds, received the Marj Atkins Achievement award for his outstanding leadership and contributions to the industry

Dec 31, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Prep for annual holiday light display near Sundre started in September

Portable toilet was brought out to acreage west of Sundre so people who’ve had coffee or hot chocolate won’t find themselves rushing home

Dec 31, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

ROAD REPORT: Commute road conditions, Highway 2 traffic cameras

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras

Dec 31, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

Olds - Didsbury - Three Hills MLA says cost-of-living efforts coming

Cooper said the recently completed fall legislative session, which saw 13 bills passed, was productive, with the government advancing a number of causes that were important to Albertans

Dec 30, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Dangerous person alert cancelled, murder suspect found dead near Water Valley

Calgary Police Service's alert was issued earlier on Dec. 30 for Calgary and surrounding area including Mountain View County and the urban centres near it

Dec 30, 2024 4:54 PM Read more >

Olds, Mountain View County committee strengthens collaboration

Priorities for the committee in 2025 include preparing for the municipal election in October and “continuing to foster cooperation on shared projects and goals.”

Dec 30, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Police nab eight suspected copper wire crooks, including in Olds area

One accused from Innisfail with two others found to be in possession of break-in tools in the Red Deer County area; damages and losses now said to cost almost $100,000 in the Olds area

Dec 30, 2024 12:56 PM Read more >

Dangerous person alert extends north to Mountain View County

Calgary Police Service is looking for double homicide suspect

Dec 30, 2024 12:42 PM Read more >