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Bank of Canada holds its key interest rate steady at 5% in final decision of 2023

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada once again held its key interest rate steady at five per cent Wednesday, encouraged by evidence that higher rates are helping bring inflation down.

Dec 6, 2023 12:15 PM Read more >

RCMP vacancies 'huge concern,' says Mountain View County councillor

Coun. Peggy Johnson says eight vacancies out of 23 positions among three RCMP detachments a significant number

Dec 6, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Sundre non-profit group reports holiday program donations down

Annual Sundre Santas initiative provides food hampers in effort to spread Christmas cheer for families who could use a hand up

Dec 6, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

Battle with the Broncos in Olds a huge success

Fundraiser for Mountain View Emergency Shelter Society raised at least $4,000, organizer Olds RCMP Const. Mitch Price said

Dec 6, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

U15 Sundre Huskies maintain undefeated streak

Central Alberta Hockey League tier 3 silver squad wins back-to-back games at Sundre Arena over the weekend

Dec 6, 2023 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, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

Lawyer for Alberta man accused in 1976 death of Calgary teen waiting for evidence

COCHRANE, ALBERTA — The lawyer for an Alberta man accused of killing a teenage girl in 1976 says the age of the case is causing a delay in getting access to evidence collected by prosecutors and police.

Dec 5, 2023 5:45 PM Read more >

Cabinet minister denies Canada Day tornado victims relief

Mountain View County asks province to forgive a portion of education taxes owed by property owners impacted by the Canada Day tornado

Dec 5, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Two grass fires today in Southern Alberta

A downed power line is believed to have caused a grass fire in Rocky View County and the cause of another large fire southwest of Calgary is unknown.

Dec 5, 2023 4:05 PM Read more >

Innisfail's Hometown Christmas brings expansive cheer (7 photos)

From the westside to the eastside this year’s annual event hosted by the Innisfail & District Chamber of Commerce a triumphant celebration of the town’s community spirit

Dec 5, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >