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Olds chamber cancels awards this year but still recognizes businesses

Certificates, plaques to be given to long-serving members

Nov 21, 2020 3:00 PM Read more >

Alberta government risks public buy-in on COVID-19 by withholding info: Opposition

EDMONTON — Alberta’s Opposition says Premier Jason Kenney’s government needs to start showing its hand if it wants to ensure public buy-in on targeted COVID-19 health restrictions.

Nov 21, 2020 2:30 PM Read more >

Chinook's Edge teachers, staff feeling COVID pressures

'There is stress in trying to make sure everybody is safe,' says area Alberta Teachers' Association rep

Nov 21, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

COVID-19 situation in Alberta “grim”: Hinshaw

In the past week the province has confirmed more new cases than any other week to date, Hinshaw said.

Nov 21, 2020 11:30 AM Read more >

Committees report successes, challenges to county

Area library and rec boards among those detailing year's work

Nov 21, 2020 9:00 AM Read more >

Olds Fashioned Christmas on today, tomorrow

Santa’s Merry Motorcade travelling around tonight

Nov 21, 2020 6:00 AM Read more >

Carstairs mayor, Cremona bar owner weigh in on new restrictions

New measures aim to curb spread of COVID-19

Nov 20, 2020 5:00 PM Read more >

Didsbury resident gets special town recognition for Moose Project

Councillor who voted against award says giving recognition would be a public embarrassment

Nov 20, 2020 3:00 PM Read more >

Photograph of Bowden war hero found

Belgian researcher finally puts a face to Sgt. Norman Gilliland

Nov 20, 2020 9:00 AM Read more >

No solid waste transfer stations allowed in Olds

Council passed a bylaw outlawing the facilities

Nov 20, 2020 6:00 AM Read more >