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Olds council hikes grant for Kiwanis Music Festival

The Olds and District Kiwanis Music Festival, hosted at the TransCanada Theatre, is billed as the largest rural music festival in Alberta and proceeds provide scholarships to musicians across the region

Mar 4, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Innisfail's gardeners need fence to block pesky deer

Club had temporary fence installed last year; in talks with Town of Innisfail for permanent solution for 2023 season

Mar 4, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Olds Farmers', Farmerettes bonspiel sorely missed: chair

After a couple of years of not having it, the Olds Farmers and Farmerettes Bonspiel attracted lots of excited curlers and fans, organizing committee chair Cory Noel says

Mar 4, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Redesignation sought for glamping retreat in Mountain View County

New proposal to “create a luxury glamping retreat for guests to connect with nature in a beautiful setting” and will include luxury accommodations south of Water Valley

Mar 4, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Olds and area Special Olympians medal at Winter Games

Olds & District Special Olympics athletes won gold, silver and bronze during the Special Olympics Alberta Winter Games, held Feb. 24-26 in Sherwood Park

Mar 3, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Innisfail man facing theft charges from construction site

Mounties execute search warrant at a residence on 49A Avenue in Innisfail to nab suspect

Mar 3, 2023 4:48 PM Read more >

Sundre council considers alternate option to scoring new nets

Sundre Minor Hockey Association had previously requested replacements for cracked nets

Mar 3, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Innisfail reviewing its Urban Hen Pilot Program

Two-year backyard chicken pilot is soon ending and the Town of Innisfail is seeking input from participants and the general public on the way forward

Mar 3, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

No property tax penalty forgiveness for Olds business owner

Olds business owner who owes $14,205.08 in tax penalties was "financially challenged from the effects of COVID"

Mar 3, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

All gravel pits in county in compliance with operating regulations

Recently-released report outlines the activities of Mountain View County's newly created development compliance officer

Mar 3, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >