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Chinook's Edge hopes new K-5 screening not burdonsome

Chinook's Edge hopes new K-5 screening not burdonsome

The timelines set by the government of the new testing should be workable for CESD, superintendent Sacher said.
Heat warning in effect Tuesday for most central Alberta locales

Heat warning in effect Tuesday for most central Alberta locales

A prolonged heat event continues in the Airdrie - Cochrane - Olds – Sundre area and the Red Deer - Ponoka - Innisfail – Stettler area
Olds councillor slams new hand-counting rule for elections

Olds councillor slams new hand-counting rule for elections

Coun. Heather Ryan described rule outlawing electronic voting machines in municipal elections as taking Alberta "back a step into the ice age before technology" and doubling municipal election expenses
Shady Grove sets attendance record in Sundre

Shady Grove sets attendance record in Sundre

Organizer said between 850-900 people attended bluegrass festival over the July 12-14 weekend
ROAD REPORT: Commute road conditions, Highway 2 traffic cameras

ROAD REPORT: Commute road conditions, Highway 2 traffic cameras

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras
Bowden Daze rodeo draws big crowds (9 photos)

Bowden Daze rodeo draws big crowds (9 photos)

Clown Dennis Halstead driving his bathtub- shaped “tubmobile” through a real ring of fire was among highlights
Libraries' new grant funding will back literacy

Libraries' new grant funding will back literacy

Grant program supports organizations that offer part-time, non-formal learning opportunities that are close to where individuals live
Air quality monitoring project planned for Mountain View County

Air quality monitoring project planned for Mountain View County

July 23 engagement session planned at the Community Connection Centre in Olds
East Olds medium density housing proposal denied

East Olds medium density housing proposal denied

Town staff listed four reasons why they recommended against the proposal; also, several residents spoke against it during a public hearing
Commentary: Victims deserve first-rate support

Commentary: Victims deserve first-rate support

Concerns being raised by municipal leaders regarding planned new victim services system must be given due consideration
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