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Didsbury council supports chamber's $75,000 grant application

Didsbury & District Chamber of Commerce applying for up to $75,000 through the provincial Community Facilities Enhancement Program

May 19, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Medical event results in single-vehicle collision with power pole in Olds

On May 18, at 12:41 p.m., emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle collision with a power pole along 70th Avenue near 57th Street in Olds, west of Holy Trinity Catholic School

May 19, 2023 12:30 PM Read more >

Record number of Olds College athletes in rodeo finals this weekend

The Olds College Broncos will have a record 18 contestants competing at the Canadian College Finals Rodeo in Brooks from May 19-21

May 19, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Election candidate profile: Dreeshen ready to meet determined NDP challenge

UCP incumbent in Innisfail-Sylvan Lake riding acknowledges ‘polarizing”

May 19, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Commentary: Infrastructure deficit a danger to Alberta

New government should immediately start making a concerted effort to address the troubling infrastructure deficit now facing municipalities large and small across this province

May 19, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Service clubs unite to support Innisfail Fire Department

The Rotary Club of Innisfail, Innisfail Kinsmen and the now disbanded Lifeline Society of Innisfail donate $19,000 for top of the line chest compression unit

May 18, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Area hockey players take strides towards future

Aaron Sawatzky of Didsbury was the Moose Jaw Warriors 16th pick in the first round of the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft while Dermot Johnston of Olds was Prince George Cougars' 43rd overall pick in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft

May 18, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Olds hospice society aims for suite in Didsbury

Occupancy rates at the only two hospice suites in Olds moved from 40 per cent in 2019-2022 to 95 per cent with a waiting list in 2023

May 18, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Election candidate profile: Heistad says constituents’ concerns always matter

NDP candidate for Innisfail-Sylvan Lake riding promises accountability for all citizens

May 18, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Letter: Defacing, stealing election campaign signs may backfire

A criminally aggressive and fraudulent strategy may well backfire

May 18, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >