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Static tipping fees in regional waste commission's 2024 budget

Waste commission members, Olds, Didsbury, Sundre, Carstairs, Cremona and Mountain View County are responsible for the area's only landfill

Nov 3, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Alberta doctors 'trepidatious' about changes to already fragile health-care system

CALGARY — The new president of the Alberta Medical Association says doctors are apprehensive about expected changes to the province's health-care delivery system as they deal with ongoing pressures in clinics and hospitals.

Nov 3, 2023 11:15 AM Read more >

Innisfail RCMP getting ready for 27th Charity Check Stop

Annual downtown Innisfail event set for Dec. 2

Nov 3, 2023 10:22 AM Read more >

Longtime curler receives lifetime membership in Olds

Larry Flessatti is the latest person to receive a lifetime membership from the Olds Curling Club

Nov 3, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Alberta proposes changes to Public Health Act after COVID court ruling

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is proposing changes to the Public Health Act to allow politicians to make final decisions in public health emergencies.

Nov 3, 2023 6:45 AM Read more >

'Fantastic' cross-country season, says Olds coach

Eight members of the École Olds High School cross-country team qualified for provincials

Nov 3, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Municipal Area Partnership members 'lukewarm' on waste proposal

Area municipal partners advising Eco-Growth they do not directly support proposed waste project

Nov 2, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Walk With the Mayors event kicks off Fall Prevention Month

Falls are the leading cause of injury and a significant public health issue across age groups and settings in Alberta

Nov 2, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >

Sundre U18 Huskies eyeing tier 3 spot in Central Alberta Hockey League

Sundre’s highest-level hockey squad had gone undefeated in first four match-ups of early season action before losing two back-to-back games over the weekend

Nov 2, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Trucking industry significant driver of Alberta’s economy

Commercial truckers carry a heavy load when it comes to Alberta’s economic wellbeing, accounting for approximately $3.52 billion of the province’s GDP in 2022.

Nov 2, 2023 2:15 PM Read more >