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Changes to allow increased housing density in Olds area approved

During a two-hour public hearing June 26, Olds town council approved controversial changes that would allow for higher-density housing in the Miller Meadows area in the south end of town

Jul 4, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Proposed trial dog park in Sundre prompts passionate debate

Suggested location atop TC Energy pipeline right-of-way immediately adjacent Sundre town office spurs liability concerns

Jul 4, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Carstairs campground policy updated to conform with noise bylaw

Changes to community standards bylaw also approved

Jul 4, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Carstairs grads celebrate “amazing potential for greatness”

Carstairs grad ceremony well attended by community members June 23

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Olds man killed in collision while walking

RCMP are continuing to investigate a vehicle-pedestrian collision that claimed the life of an Olds resident in Cochrane on Canada Day.

Jul 3, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >

Residents impacted by tornado encouraged to contact county

MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTY - Residents impacted by Saturday’s tornado north of Cartairs are being encouraged to contact Mountain View County (MVC) administration as part of ongoing recovery efforts, officials said Monday.

Jul 3, 2023 12:02 PM Read more >

Doe, a deer and three more deer

Olds resident Al Qually saw a sight few are ever blessed to witness: a doe with her three newborn fawns

Jul 3, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Pro wrestling donates cash to Innisfail fire victims

Innisfail resident Grace Gresos ‘overwhelmed’ by community support since devastating home blaze

Jul 3, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Police urge gawkers to avoid tornado path of destruction

Didsbury RCMP are urging gawkers to stay away from the area where the July 1 tornado tore through the county, saying their actions, like stopping in the road and taking pictures are literally dangerous.

Jul 2, 2023 7:32 PM Read more >

Family escapes wrath of tornado but horrified by damage

This story is the result of an interview by Australian senior journalist Sally Gall. She and photojournalist Petteri were in Olds for a congress of international agricultural journalists.

Jul 2, 2023 5:25 PM Read more >