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Olds CAO sympathizes with tornado victims

“Our thoughts go out to those affected to the south of us to those tornado touchdown events – awful to see,” said Brent Williams

Jul 4, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Volunteers helping with cleanup from strongest Alberta tornado since 1987 (5 photos)

"Climatologically, the Didsbury EF4 tornado enters some rarefied territory among Canadian tornado events," according to Northern Tornadoes Project

Jul 4, 2023 3:27 PM Read more >

Changes to allow increased housing density in Olds area approved

During a two-hour public hearing June 26, Olds town council approved controversial changes that would allow for higher-density housing in the Miller Meadows area in the south end of town

Jul 4, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Proposed trial dog park in Sundre prompts passionate debate

Suggested location atop TC Energy pipeline right-of-way immediately adjacent Sundre town office spurs liability concerns

Jul 4, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Carstairs campground policy updated to conform with noise bylaw

Changes to community standards bylaw also approved

Jul 4, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Carstairs grads celebrate “amazing potential for greatness”

Carstairs grad ceremony well attended by community members June 23

Jul 3, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Olds man killed in collision while walking

RCMP are continuing to investigate a vehicle-pedestrian collision that claimed the life of an Olds resident in Cochrane on Canada Day.

Jul 3, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >

Residents impacted by tornado encouraged to contact county

MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTY - Residents impacted by Saturday’s tornado north of Cartairs are being encouraged to contact Mountain View County (MVC) administration as part of ongoing recovery efforts, officials said Monday.

Jul 3, 2023 12:02 PM Read more >

Doe, a deer and three more deer

Olds resident Al Qually saw a sight few are ever blessed to witness: a doe with her three newborn fawns

Jul 3, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Pro wrestling donates cash to Innisfail fire victims

Innisfail resident Grace Gresos ‘overwhelmed’ by community support since devastating home blaze

Jul 3, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >