Local News

Former Olds-area resident starts cycling across Canada to fulfill dad’s dream

Kevin Spicer, 27, who now lives in the U.S. but was raised about five miles north of Olds, planned to start his journey on May 23 and take about 50 days to cross Canada

May 23, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Bowden's plant-based pet food facility unaffected by GFI receivership

Toronto-based Global Food and Ingredients Ltd. unable to repay about $21 million in debt

May 23, 2024 3:52 PM Read more >

Sundre nurses applaud local effort to address staffing shortage

Members of the United Nurses of Alberta Local 134 say provincial government support leaves lots to be desired

May 23, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Alberta rainfall helps crews contain Fort McMurray wildfire

Just as the rain and cool weather helped keep wildfires at bay, a change to hot and dry weather can bring raging wildfires back, says Minister Todd Loewen.

May 23, 2024 1:15 PM Read more >

Residential suites proposed in former Olds jewelry store's basement

Bylaw amendment would affect all C1 properties in Uptowne Olds

May 23, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Travel advisory: Route through Sundre's Highway 27 construction updated

Traffic lights at Highway 27-Main Avenue and Centre Street intersection turned off and replaced with temporary lights

May 23, 2024 10:03 AM Read more >

Innisfail Eagles officially give up chance to host Allan Cup

With Stony Plain leaving two-team senior men’s AAA Chinook Hockey League, Innisfail is joining the North Central Hockey League

May 23, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Help or harm? What are the best ways to keep at-risk bees alive

Planting wildflowers, bee hotels, cocoon kits and more: here's what works, what doesn't, and what you should stay away from.

May 23, 2024 7:15 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

May 23, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

Second public hearing called for Olds - Didsbury Airport plan

Plan provides direction for the future land use, subdivision potential and requirements for future development of the airport and lands surrounding the airport

May 22, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >