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Fines for passing emergency vehicles on highways double March 1

Fines for passing emergency vehicles on highways double March 1

Olds protective services officials warn that as of March 1, fines will double for motorists who go faster than 60 kilometres an hour (km/h) when passing emergency crews on highways
Sundre curling team narrowly misses medalling at zones

Sundre curling team narrowly misses medalling at zones

Sundre High School senior girls’ curling team did not bring home medals or qualify for provincials but nevertheless won invaluable life experience, team's head coach said
Commentary: Student support will need to be ongoing

Commentary: Student support will need to be ongoing

Research has shown definitively that the development of early numeracy skills and early literacy are critically important to the long-term positive achievement of all students
False alarm reduction solutions sought in Didsbury

False alarm reduction solutions sought in Didsbury

95 per cent of alarm calls responded to by the Didsbury Fire Department in 2022 were accidental and/or non-emergent
New modular home development permit fees in Carstairs

New modular home development permit fees in Carstairs

Development permit fees under the Carstairs bylaw are based on the prevailing fair market value of construction/project costs (excluding land) and are non-refundable
Hundreds of crochet bombs fall for love in Innisfail

Hundreds of crochet bombs fall for love in Innisfail

Using a heart as the template for inspired creation, Innisfail artist Karen Scarlett puts out a public call for a June community installation and celebration
Mountain View County grants supported 137 organizations, individuals

Mountain View County grants supported 137 organizations, individuals

“We have very good uptake on our grants (in 2022),” said Mountain View County's director of legislative, community and agricultural services. “It’s a good news story for the county.”
Government schemes can be frightening

Government schemes can be frightening

Today the Dippers would prefer us all to be victims so they could subsequently appear our worthy saviours
Catholic school division will pay $130,00 in carbon tax

Catholic school division will pay $130,00 in carbon tax

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools had budgeted about $500,000 to heat its schools in 2023
Two players sign letters of intent to play for Olds Grizzlys

Two players sign letters of intent to play for Olds Grizzlys

Coden Fournier, 17, of Fort Saskatchewan and Mitch Patrick, 16, of Airdrie, signal intent to play for Olds-based junior A hockey team
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