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Didsbury to take in 2.3 per cent more in property taxes this year

Council is expected to set the tax split and tax rate in late April or early May

Apr 5, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Polar plunge event in Innisfail to help kids (7 photos)

Thousands of dollars raised for annual Main Street event in Central Alberta town to support Red Deer-based Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre

Apr 5, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Grid alert in Alberta is over

Grid alerts are issued when the electrical system is under stress, and users are asked to reduce power consumption.

Apr 5, 2024 10:15 AM Read more >

Grizzlys forward named to second AJHL all-rookie team

Grizzlys forward Mitchell Patrick, born in 2006, scored nine goals and picked up 17 assists for 26 points in 47 games this season.

Apr 5, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Letter: MAiD changes needed now

Sundre reader urges action on facilitating access to Medical Assistance in Dying as number of Canadians afflicted by terminal conditions such as Alzheimer’s increasing

Apr 5, 2024 6:00 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

Apr 5, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

Innisfail mayor miffed with Recall Act abuses

Growing number of campaigns against elected officials has forced Alberta government to take a second look at the legislation

Apr 4, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Twine recycling collection starts April 5 in Mountain View County

TX2, in partnership with the agricultural service board, collects barbed, strand and page wire to be recycled at no cost to county producers

Apr 4, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Family Resource Networks funding in Alberta increasing by $6.6 million

The Government of Alberta will increase funding to Family Resource Networks (FRN) by $6.6 million over two years.

Apr 4, 2024 1:05 PM Read more >

Bylaw to outlaw panhandling in Olds scrapped for now

Out-of-town panhandlers are said to be “taking advantage somewhat of the goodwill and the hospitality of people in rural communities”

Apr 4, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >