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Innisfail grads urged to have ‘open minds’ for future

Innisfail grads urged to have ‘open minds’ for future

Class of 2024 also told they ‘have the power’ to create their own luck
Police hoping to build trust, says commander

Police hoping to build trust, says commander

Upcoming community events this spring and summer, such as filming projects in town, will be “monitored and members will be aware to increase visibility during larger events,” said Didsbury RCMP detachment commander Stephen Browne
Olds water mains smaller, easier to repair than big Calgary line

Olds water mains smaller, easier to repair than big Calgary line

Olds chief administrative officer Brent Williams says like Calgary, his town is dealing with aging infrastructure and less money from the province to fix or repair it
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
Carstairs, county purchasing new rescue unit

Carstairs, county purchasing new rescue unit

In the early 2000s, the Carstairs department had a dedicated rescue unit but was forced to sell it as the former fire hall did not have enough space
Emergency crews respond to rear-end collision on Hwy 2A

Emergency crews respond to rear-end collision on Hwy 2A

The collision occurred about 7 p.m. June 12 about two kilometres south of Olds. One person received "unspecified injuries" according to Olds RCMP Acting Sgt. Leif Svendsen
4-H members raise thousands for shelter project

4-H members raise thousands for shelter project

A total of $30,230 was raised through the initiative.
Flowering up Main Street for pedestrian safety in Innisfail

Flowering up Main Street for pedestrian safety in Innisfail

Innisfail artist Karen Scarlett wants to add an artistic touch in the growing campaign to make downtown streets safer for pedestrians
Homeschool boom brings tough choices for Alberta parents and rural schools

Homeschool boom brings tough choices for Alberta parents and rural schools

It has never been easier to homeschool your child in Alberta. At the same time, there are fewer options within the public system for rural families and students with complex needs.
River Valley School musical choir shares melodies in Edmonton

River Valley School musical choir shares melodies in Edmonton

Grade 5 students were invited following performance at Olds Kiwanis Music Festival
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