Skip to content

Local News

Olds-area grain, hay exporter says rail lockout will be 'devastating'

Olds-area grain, hay exporter says rail lockout will be 'devastating'

With no-back-to work legislation, Barr-Ag owner says a strike could go on for a long time impacting more than the agriculture industry
Read more >
Municipalities mark recent deaths with official acts, remembrances

Municipalities mark recent deaths with official acts, remembrances

Jack Peck, Pat Newman and Colin Hough honoured inividually by towns, county
Read more >
Anti-carbon removal protesters absent from Innisfail council meeting

Anti-carbon removal protesters absent from Innisfail council meeting

But mayor Jean Barclay says town will remain vigilant against potential militant anti-social behaviour
Read more >
New provincial committee to review government spending, Smith says

New provincial committee to review government spending, Smith says

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says review will find funds to deliver on income tax cut promise
Read more >
Severe impacts on the Alberta grain industry expected due to impending rail disruptions

Severe impacts on the Alberta grain industry expected due to impending rail disruptions

The looming rail disruption will affect everyone, not just the agriculture community and other industries, but also consumers will feel a significant impact.
Read more >
Innisfail junior lacrosse team playing in nationals this week

Innisfail junior lacrosse team playing in nationals this week

Founders Cup junior B box lacrosse runs Aug. 19 - 25 in Hamilton, Ontario
Read more >
Didsbury Elks hold successful 37th annual parade, pancake breakfast

Didsbury Elks hold successful 37th annual parade, pancake breakfast

An estimated 500 people were served breakfast at the Elks hall prior to parade
Read more >
Rollout of Alberta's school cellphone ban raising concerns among teachers

Rollout of Alberta's school cellphone ban raising concerns among teachers

The head of the Alberta Teachers' Association says the rollout of new policies banning cellphone use in classrooms starting this fall has some teachers confused about how they'll be expected to follow them.
Read more >
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
Read more >
Severe thunderstorm watch issued Monday evening for Red Deer County

Severe thunderstorm watch issued Monday evening for Red Deer County

Risk of severe thunderstorms will continue into the night of Aug. 19 for central and eastern regions of Alberta
Read more >
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks