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Sundre RCMP give update on MD of Bighorn wildfire road closures

Anyone seeking permission to enter area due to livestock assistance or to access oil and gas sites asked to call MD

Jul 24, 2024 1:38 PM Read more >

Alberta has fewer farm jobs, but still not enough people to fill them

Employers say rural nature of industry hampers recruitment of farm workers in Alberta

Jul 24, 2024 1:15 PM Read more >

Didsbury events changed as heat, air quality warnings issued

Mountain View County, along with Olds, Didsbury, Carstairs, Sundre and Cremona, is now under the same air quality warning issued Tuesday for Red Deer County, Innisfail and Bowden

Jul 24, 2024 12:18 PM Read more >

Trades touted as solid rural paths to rewarding Alberta careers

Albertans who choose apprenticeship, certificate or diploma programs won’t necessarily be forced to leave behind their home communities for the bright lights of Calgary or Edmonton.

Jul 24, 2024 12:15 PM Read more >

BREAKING NEWS: Sundre issues complete fire ban

Sundre follows suit with fire ban issued by Mountain View County on Wednesday, July 24

Jul 24, 2024 12:05 PM Read more >

Olds music festival winners keep on impressing

Carstairs school choir recommended to participate in Canada West Festival taking place July 25-27 in Victoria, B.C.

Jul 24, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

BREAKING NEWS: Fire ban imposed for entire Mountain View County

Ban imposed as MD of Bighorn wildfire west of Water Valley may require additional support amid continuing dry conditions

Jul 24, 2024 11:09 AM Read more >

Fishing advisory issued in Alberta due to heat, low water levels

Anglers are asked to fish only in stocked lakes or ponds while an Alberta-wide advisory is in effect.

Jul 24, 2024 10:51 AM Read more >

Innisfail’s Soap Box Derby set for gravity-powered fun

Event created by Innisfail Lions Club is getting big support from the local Kinsmen and Rotary Club of Innisfail

Jul 24, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Sundre RCMP advise of numerous roads closed in area of wildfire

Road blocks have been established by RCMP on Highway 579, Highway 40, and at the Burnt Timber Gas Plant.

Jul 24, 2024 7:26 AM Read more >