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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 >

Didsbury graduates receive community congratulations

Didsbury High School saw 71 students graduate during ceremonies the evening of June 23

Jul 2, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Cremona graduates celebrate key milestone

In all, 22 graduates celebrated during ceremonies June 24 in Cremona

Jul 2, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

École Olds High School athletic awards announced

Sharlese Weigum is the Senior Female Athlete of the Year and Drew Bohnet is the Senior Male Athlete of the Year

Jul 2, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Innisfail’s Canada Day offers 1,700 pancakes and return to Centennial Park (13 photos)

Weather cools down in the afternoon of July 1 but hundreds still came to big party at Innisfail Centennial Park following four-year absence

Jul 2, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Carstairs-area tornado destroyed five homes, damaged many others

Tornado that tore across a large tract of Mountain View County north of Carstairs on Saturday afternoon damaged more than a dozen homes, destroying five completely; officials

Jul 2, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

Kneehill 4-H Club donates huge money to Innisfail

Thousands of dollars raised for town’s new Diamond #7 project, upgraded heliport, STARS, Innisfail Health Centre and Innisfail Ski Hill

Jul 2, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Longtime Carstairs principal recalls rewarding career

John Goutsis retiring at the end of the month after decades in education including most recent position as Carstairs Elementary School principal

Jul 1, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Tornado sweeps through part of Mountain View County (4 photos)

Carstairs area farm property among those to sustain heavy damage to buildings; but no injuries yet reported

Jul 1, 2023 4:35 PM Read more >

Sundre comes out to celebrate Canada Day (six photos)

Family-friendly community events including a car show, kids' games, live music and free barbecue were hosted by the Sundre & District Museum

Jul 1, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >