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New conservation officers bring total force to 82

New conservation officers bring total force to 82

The deployment of 19 new conservation officers in the province will help protect the public while also protecting parks and other recreation areas, says Minister of Environment Jason Nixon.
War points to need for pipelines: MP Dreeshen

War points to need for pipelines: MP Dreeshen

“European nations have realized that they cannot be held energy hostages and that global analysis of this reality is now needed more than ever. This is part of a long-term fix but not county is better suited to assist in this than Canada,” said Earl Dreeshen
Sundre’s administrative team welcomes new staff

Sundre’s administrative team welcomes new staff

Director of infrastructure and senior planner bring extensive background experience
Disturbing parallels in Ukrainian invasion for Syrian refugee in Olds

Disturbing parallels in Ukrainian invasion for Syrian refugee in Olds

"Our neighbour's house (was) bombed and it affected us and after that our house was burned down. So it was like, yeah, now we have to leave, we can’t stay anymore because it’s war and at the same time, we were threatened," says Grade 12 Ecole Olds High School student
Sundre Communities in Bloom seeks wider community engagement

Sundre Communities in Bloom seeks wider community engagement

Town of Sundre appoints Coun. Jaime Marr to ad hoc committee in place until after CIB judges tour the community
Didsbury campground to be connected to town's wastewater system

Didsbury campground to be connected to town's wastewater system

Decision made as 2022 septic system emptying costs to double in 2022
Letter: In support of the right to protest legally

Letter: In support of the right to protest legally

Pipeline protesters have been shown far more leniency than the Freedom Convoy 2022, says letter writer
Museum in Carstairs plans update to North Gallery

Museum in Carstairs plans update to North Gallery

“The board and staff recognize that it is time to re-fresh and upgrade this area of the museum,” a recent Carstairs Heritage Centre report states
Unpaid oil, gas taxes top $400,000 in county

Unpaid oil, gas taxes top $400,000 in county

Unpaid tax situation has persisted “due to a lack of action on the part of the government of Alberta to hold industry accountable,” said the RMA president
Didsbury Memorial Complex roof project comes in under budget

Didsbury Memorial Complex roof project comes in under budget

More wet installation and plywood was found once the Didsbury project demolition began
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