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Proposed budget additions that did not make Sundre's cut

Sundre council deliberated at length over whether to include new funding for STARS and local chamber of commerce

Dec 6, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Canada Post strike enters fourth week after union sends counter-proposals to mediator

Canada Post and the union representing more than 55,000 striking workers appeared closer to resuming negotiations as the strike entered its fourth week.

Dec 6, 2024 7:28 AM Read more >

Innisfail Eagles put on a power surge for big road hockey win

Captain Joe Vandermeer leads Birds with seven-point game to crush Morinville 15-4

Dec 6, 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

Dec 6, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

Mid-sized Alberta towns need $226 million annually for capital catch-up

Mayors told premier and Municipal Affairs minister that the municipalities would like to see a separate funding stream created to help with their towns’ infrastructure costs

Dec 5, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

International Day of Persons With Disabilities celebrated in Olds

Olds & District Special Family Voices held Dec. 3 event at Olds Royal Canadian Legion branch

Dec 5, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Over 100 sites in Alberta being looked at for water storage potential

Government of Alberta Water Storage Review looking at potential sites for dams, reservoirs, or other infrastructure to increase water storage capacity

Dec 5, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Carstairs Citizens on Patrol members to nearly match 2023's patrols

Anyone interested in becoming a COP member can call Bradley at 403-466-4422 or visit [email protected].

Dec 5, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Olds man jailed for sexual interference of 13 year-old girl

Dean Humphrey, 35, was sentenced in Calgary Court of Justice on Dec. 4 for one count while the Crown withdrew abduct person under 14, luring a child and sexual assault charges

Dec 5, 2024 2:58 PM Read more >

Pronouns in school bill passes third reading in Alberta legislature

Parents will now have to opt-in for students to participate in sex-ed and schools need to notify parents if a student asks to use a different name or pronouns and obtain parental consent if the student is 15 or under.

Dec 5, 2024 2:35 PM Read more >