Local News

Olds scooter owners want action on their concerns

Chief administrative officer Brent Williams says the Town of Olds' hands are tied unless the province changes Highway Traffic Safety Act

Jul 24, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Tornado watch issued Wednesday for central Alberta locales

Mountain View County, Red Deer County and most of the urban centres within their geographical boundaries are included in tornado watch

Jul 24, 2024 3:11 PM Read more >

Didsbury couple wins $5 million in Lotto 6/49 draw

Murray and Darlene Timmins plan to use some of their winnings to visit family in Montreal

Jul 24, 2024 2:39 PM Read more >

Sundre RCMP give update on MD of Bighorn wildfire road closures

Anyone seeking permission to enter area due to livestock assistance or to access oil and gas sites asked to call MD

Jul 24, 2024 1:38 PM Read more >

Alberta has fewer farm jobs, but still not enough people to fill them

Employers say rural nature of industry hampers recruitment of farm workers in Alberta

Jul 24, 2024 1:15 PM Read more >

Didsbury events changed as heat, air quality warnings issued

Mountain View County, along with Olds, Didsbury, Carstairs, Sundre and Cremona, is now under the same air quality warning issued Tuesday for Red Deer County, Innisfail and Bowden

Jul 24, 2024 12:18 PM Read more >

Trades touted as solid rural paths to rewarding Alberta careers

Albertans who choose apprenticeship, certificate or diploma programs won’t necessarily be forced to leave behind their home communities for the bright lights of Calgary or Edmonton.

Jul 24, 2024 12:15 PM Read more >