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Didsbury Snow Angels program looking for volunteers

There is an immediate need for at least half a dozen more volunteers for a Didsbury program that helps clear away snow at the homes of community members in need

Nov 19, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

Speed traps an inefficient use of officers' time, says Olds protective services director

Some residents have called on the Town of Olds to crack down on speeders by having an officer lay in wait in a vehicle for them to go by

Nov 19, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >

Masquerade ball in Innisfail will help underprivileged kids

Proceeds from Innisfail event will go to support Helping Hand Fund

Nov 19, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Letter: We have been coming out of an Ice Age and it's still ongoing

Taxes on fossil fuels for transport of everything and everybody and increasing inflation at an alarming rate are not climate change strategies, they are money grabs plain and simple, says Carstairs reader

Nov 19, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Grey Cup party planned to raise funds for Olds & District Christmas Angels

Bulldogs Saloon in Olds is holding a Grey Cup party Nov. 20, starting at 1 p.m. with raffle proceeds going to support the Olds & District Christmas Angels Society

Nov 18, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >

Sundre Huskies start regular Central Alberta Hockey League play this week

Sundre minor hockey teams recently completed tiering rounds for the 2022-23 season

Nov 18, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

Innisfail’s historical society 'challenged' with finances

Society goes to Innisfail council for financial boost to get through expected tough times ahead

Nov 18, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >

Mountain View Colts back in first place going into weekend play

Didsbury-based Heritage Junior B Hockey League team Back in action Nov. 18 at home against Sylvan Lake Wranglers

Nov 18, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Letter: It's time for big white dogs to protect livestock and people from predators like bears

There is a better answer for anyone concerned of bears near their homes, says reader

Nov 18, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

At least two school zones in Olds could become playground zones

Olds town council may soon require a couple of school zones in Olds to be converted to playground zones to increase safety for children and cyclists as well as create less confusion for drivers

Nov 17, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >