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Labour board orders rail workers back on the job as Teamsters vow to appeal

Labour board orders rail workers back on the job as Teamsters vow to appeal

Freight trains must start rolling again first thing Monday morning, the federal labour board ruled Saturday as it ordered thousands of rail employees back to work to end a bitter contract dispute that shut down the country's two major railways.
Innisfail library has day with dogs and bunnies

Innisfail library has day with dogs and bunnies

First Annual Summer Program Wrap Up Party featured a trio of presentations from animal experts
Sizzlin’ up savoury steaks in support of Sundre's Royal Canadian Legion

Sizzlin’ up savoury steaks in support of Sundre's Royal Canadian Legion

Last Royal Canadian Legion Sundre Branch #223 barbecue fundraiser of summer scheduled for September
Olds Grizzlys change head coach effective immediately

Olds Grizzlys change head coach effective immediately

Former NHLer Peter Schaefer out as coach and former assistant coach Brad Tobin promoted to head coach
Olds gun, antique show's popularity continues surging

Olds gun, antique show's popularity continues surging

Proceeds from the show go to support several area non-profits
With the new school year approaching, students get bus basics in Olds

With the new school year approaching, students get bus basics in Olds

The First Rider program targets students in kindergarten and Grade 1
ROAD REPORT: Commute road conditions, Highway 2 traffic cameras

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
Trial West Side Pop Up Market in Sundre praised

Trial West Side Pop Up Market in Sundre praised

Vendors have access to canopy tents at no cost to present their wares
Teamsters challenge minister’s move to resume rail service as shutdown drags on

Teamsters challenge minister’s move to resume rail service as shutdown drags on

Rail workers fought back Friday against the federal government's move to get them back on the job, with a fresh strike notice and a regulatory challenge making it unclear when most freight traffic will resume.
Sundre, Cochrane sawmills avoid direct rail strike, lockout impact

Sundre, Cochrane sawmills avoid direct rail strike, lockout impact

As far as West Fraser goes as a whole, there’s a significant impact in Alberta and B.C.
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