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Lithium extraction pilot in Mountain View County on track

Lithium extraction pilot in Mountain View County on track

Calgary-based E3 Lithium is not giving an exact land location for its field pilot because it is on private land, but does says it is east of Olds in Mountain View County.
Council approves $10,000 sponsorship for Oldstoberfest

Council approves $10,000 sponsorship for Oldstoberfest

Olds town council has approved a request from C5 Rodeo for a $10,000 sponsorship for Oldstoberfest
Red Barn Books’ new title celebrates centennial of Calgary Stampede breakfasts

Red Barn Books’ new title celebrates centennial of Calgary Stampede breakfasts

Illustrated children’s storybook released by Carstairs-based publisher features the tale of Wildhorse Jack and the first-ever Stampede pancake breakfast
Olds College to host 2024 ACAC championship

Olds College to host 2024 ACAC championship

During the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference annual general meeting, the Olds College Broncos were awarded the right to host the 2024 ACAC Men’s Volleyball Championship
Commentary: Education should be a government priority

Commentary: Education should be a government priority

Following the May 29 election, the Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) called for the new UCP government to work closely with teachers and others to support public education now and down the road
Cremona student scientist wins national bronze

Cremona student scientist wins national bronze

Claire Friesen placed Best of Fair among students in grades 7 to 12 during the Central Alberta Science Fair to qualify for the Edmonton fair
Sundre High School’s annual May Queen initiative raises $29,210

Sundre High School’s annual May Queen initiative raises $29,210

Students tackled odd jobs in and around Sundre earlier this month to support leadership projects and activities
Innisfail kids turn old snow dump into green paradise

Innisfail kids turn old snow dump into green paradise

Johns Manville sponsors first-ever tree and shrub planting event with Town of Innisfail and local students at reclaimed land outside Innisfail Cemetery
Local high school rodeo athletes off to Nationals, Canadians

Local high school rodeo athletes off to Nationals, Canadians

Letter: What will Premier Smith do in new term?

Letter: What will Premier Smith do in new term?

Letter writer is waiting to see what the next four years will bring with Premier Danielle Smith at the helm
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