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Help Olds, area charities reach goals on this Giving Tuesday

Hospice society, land trust, camp, dog rescue and feral horse advocacy group in Olds area taking part in Giving Tuesday campaign

Nov 28, 2023 12:19 PM Read more >

Holiday season scammers targeting food banks

Innisfail food bank joins Red Deer with warning that fraudsters are calling up citizens asking them to donate to food banks

Nov 28, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Rural car chargers vital for Canadian transport, says panel

Without public support, rural towns won't have electric vehicle chargers says panelist at 2023 Electric Mobility Canada conference held in Alberta this month.

Nov 28, 2023 11:15 AM Read more >

Innisfail proposes 2.8 per cent tax increase

Two thirds of new tax funds earmarked as savings for planned $28.2 million Innisfail aquatic centre

Nov 28, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Half of young Canadians are fearing eviction: Habitat for Humanity Canada

Key takeaways from Stats Can housing data show half of Canadians are spending 50 per cent or more of their income on housing costs.

Nov 28, 2023 8:45 AM Read more >

Olds Grizzlys grab another win

Olds-based AJHL team edged the Canmore Eagles 2-1 in Canmore

Nov 28, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

ATA calls for greater transparency on classroom sizes following defeat of bill

“Adequate support for public education should not be a partisan or political issue,” ATA president Jason Schilling stated. “Regardless of political stripe, Albertans across the board want to see well-funded classrooms.”

Nov 28, 2023 5:45 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

Nov 28, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

Olds council wants 'emergent' meeting with minister over water issues

Bill for water seeping into Olds' sewer and water system is expected to hit $2.3 million

Nov 27, 2023 5:15 PM Read more >

Didsbury's water system inspection finds minor sediment accumulation

In consultation with Alberta Environment, Town of Didsbury hired specialized divers with equipment to remove sediment accumulation in storage facilities

Nov 27, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >