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Continuing care legislation update welcome, says seniors housing CAO

COVID-19 pandemic has revealed inconsistencies and gaps when it comes to monitoring compliance in continuing care settings, says Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping

Apr 9, 2022 8:00 PM Read more >

Innisfail approves pair of special tax bylaws

Mayor Jean Barclay opposes bylaws on grounds town must build ‘goodwill’ with stakeholders in the industrial park

Apr 9, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >

Tribute paid to former Olds councillor

Arvin Bull served on Town of Olds council for 12 years. He passed away on March 18.

Apr 9, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

Pandemic exposes existing societal mental health vulnerabilities

Sundre therapist urges municipality to be community mentors

Apr 9, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >

Penhold student wins Olds College/UFA student pitch competition

Styn Nieuwenhuis won this year's competition, which spurs Olds College students to submit ideas on how to improve agriculture

Apr 9, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Olds-area Special Olympics gears up for change of seasons

Spring sports for Special Olympics athletes began April 3 as spring swimming got underway

Apr 9, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Summer Games Legacy Fund share dispersal under consideration

Administrative staff say $23,201 remains in the Olds share of the Mountain View Summer Games Legacy Fund

Apr 8, 2022 8:00 PM Read more >

Removing aggregate extraction policies from Bergen ASP considered

Proposed amendments come after a number of Bergen area residents sent a letter to council asking for an ASP steering committee be established to review the plan

Apr 8, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >

Sundre Aquaplex hot tub needs to be replaced

Indoor pool’s manager emphasizes that “physical and emotional health are literally priceless”

Apr 8, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

Rash of thefts strike Community Lending Shelf in Olds

The thefts appear to have stopped after a new specially-designed bin was created and installed at the Olds location

Apr 8, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >