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Olds fire chief has concerns about new 'move over' legislation

Justin Andrew says in his personal opinion, new provincial legislation that dials back rules for passing emergency workers on roads and highways is “not adequate" to keep those workers safe

Sep 16, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

No Town of Olds finance intern hired due to few applications

The Town of Olds had hoped to hire a finance intern, but due to a “low amount of resumés,” had to drop out of the program

Sep 16, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Pilot lithium plant could lead to 1,000 jobs

A lithium drilling test project about 20 kilometres east of Olds was officially opened during a ceremony Sept. 7 for Calgary-based E3 Lithium Ltd.

Sep 16, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Letter: Public input needed on recycling centres

Surely there is more to recycling than maximizing profit, says letter writer

Sep 16, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Little Red Deer River bank stabilization costs under review

No cost estimate for stabilization work at Westward Ho Campground has been released

Sep 15, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Innisfail’s Terry Fox Run is ready to roll

Organizers once again shut out of Centennial Park but have a new staging area at the Innisfail Curling Club

Sep 15, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Historic agreement aims to foster improved relations among forestry and Indigenous band

West Fraser’s Sundre Forest Products operation signs good relations agreement with Montana First Nation

Sep 15, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Mountain View County council advised on social media use

As proposed updates to the Council Code of Conduct Bylaw are being considered, lawyer Alifeyah Gulamhusein with Brownlee LLP gives Mountain View County council advice

Sep 15, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Olds 2023 Terry Fox Run is a go, rain or shine

Olds Terry Fox Run takes place Sept. 17

Sep 14, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Ag board approves watering project funding

Shelterbelt trees, watering system approved for ASB grants in Mountain View County

Sep 14, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >