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Strong performance by Olds runners in CESD divisionals in Sundre

Heat and a strong wind made the run at Snake Hill a challenge, "but our students persevered,” coach Grace Martin says

Oct 2, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Alberta government decides against allowing grocery, corner stores to sell alcohol

Albertans won't be able to buy alcohol from grocery and convenience stores after all.

Oct 2, 2024 12:45 PM Read more >

Municipal Affairs appoints administrator to conduct Cremona council duties

Minister Ric McIver signed order appointing Doug Lagore of Transitional Solutions Inc. until byelection is held on Monday, Nov. 4

Oct 2, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Carstairs Public Library’s Tough Topic Kits wins provincial award

Initiative is response to growing need in the community for accessible resources that provide information, comfort, and support on sensitive topics

Oct 2, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Alberta's oil and gas tax policies threaten rural viability, municipalities say

Rural municipalities say a series of government policy decisions have cost them $332 million in tax revenue over the last three years, and the group is urging the province to make changes to ease the financial strain on rural communities.

Oct 2, 2024 6:35 AM Read more >

Olds Grizzlys buoyed by Showcase performance ahead of Friday's game

Grizzlys host Calgary Canucks on Oct. 4 and the Carmrose Kodiaks Oct. 5

Oct 2, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

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

Oct 2, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

Overtime numbers should prompt questions, says Red Deer-Mountain View MP

Statistics regarding federal overtime pay were released in a parliamentary order paper in response to questions submitted by Earl Dreeshen

Oct 1, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Union workers rally for support, awareness at Innisfail Health Centre

Nearly all AUPE members -- ranging from health care, provincial government services and education to boards and agencies and municipalities -- are in bargaining in 2024

Oct 1, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Wynonna Earp convention attendees doing Didsbury Day Thursday

During filming of the sci-fi western – which ran from 2016 to 2021 and now includes a Tubi Network original released in 2024 – Didsbury was ‘transformed’ into Purgatory

Oct 1, 2024 12:47 PM Read more >