Local News

Innisfail, Deep Sky partner for carbon capture public engagement civility

Town of Innisfail and Quebec-based company work together on a plan to ensure transparency and quell disturbances from a small group of militants over planned carbon removal project

Aug 14, 2024 5:04 PM Read more >

Red Deer River water basin's drought conditions have improved

Drought response downgraded to stage 3 from May's stage 4

Aug 14, 2024 4:35 PM Read more >

Environment Canada warns of ‘very poor air quality’ Wednesday due to fires

Air quality advisory in effect for most of Alberta Aug. 14 including Mountain View and Red Deer counties and the urban centres located near them

Aug 14, 2024 3:06 PM Read more >

Olds DQ sells hundreds of Blizzards to support children's hospital

Net proceeds of Blizzard sales on the Aug. 8 Miracle Treat Day are donated to the local children’s hospital foundation

Aug 14, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Report shows Alberta tax revenue from renewables up 92 per cent

Wind and solar projects will generate $54 million for municipalities this year, according to Business Renewables Centre-Canada

Aug 14, 2024 1:45 PM Read more >

Deep Sky Labs’ CEO is all in for Innisfail

Company committed to starting carbon removal operations in Innisfail by early 2025 and vows to ‘champion and support’ the town

Aug 14, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Mountain View County considers next steps after councillor resigns

First-term councillor Gord Krebs resigned from Mountain View County council effective Aug. 13

Aug 14, 2024 11:46 AM Read more >

New electronic recycling fees coming to Alberta next April

Alberta Environment and Protected Areas Minister Rebecca Schulz announced Aug. 13 that the province would add about 500 items to its electronics recycling program as of next April.

Aug 14, 2024 10:35 AM Read more >

Olds business awards nomination deadline looming this week

Olds & District Chamber of Commerce Small Business celebrations occur Sept. 24, Oct. 21 and Oct. 24

Aug 14, 2024 9:00 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

Aug 14, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >