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Fort Mac neighbourhoods evacuating to escape wildfire

Fort Mac neighbourhoods evacuating to escape wildfire

Calmer winds and cooler temps were expected to help wildland firefighters at the Fort Mac wildfire on Wednesday.
Sundre construction in full swing as crews work to finish projects

Sundre construction in full swing as crews work to finish projects

Work on Highway 27-Main Avenue corridor through downtown estimated to wrap up by mid-June, with Second Avenue NW project also on the docket
Carstairs technologist awarded for supporting women in STEM

Carstairs technologist awarded for supporting women in STEM

Recent studies have signalled the urgent need to attract more Canadians to STEM careers
Didsbury High School band achieves gold at Toronto music festival

Didsbury High School band achieves gold at Toronto music festival

Grade 10-12 band performs at prestigious MusicFest May 14 - 18
Innisfail Eagles’ Allan Cup dreams morph into chaos

Innisfail Eagles’ Allan Cup dreams morph into chaos

With Stony Plain considering a switch to AA men’s hockey, Innisfail could be left alone in AAA and not be able to host national tourney in 2025
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
Smoky conditions affect Sundre fly-in breakfast's return

Smoky conditions affect Sundre fly-in breakfast's return

Sky above Sundre was mostly clear and crowd returned to see a variety of aircraft including several helicopters after the event was cancelled last year
New yard waste dump in Olds opened Tuesday

New yard waste dump in Olds opened Tuesday

Starting May 14, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, weather permitting, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., residents can drop off unwanted yard waste at Operations Centre
Olds Fire Department roof campout raises funds for MD group

Olds Fire Department roof campout raises funds for MD group

Organizers say a big factor was 11 sponsors who collectively contributed at least $5,000 toward the $10,000 fundraising goal
New bill will confuse and complicate emergency response in Alberta, says municipal group

New bill will confuse and complicate emergency response in Alberta, says municipal group

The expanded powers in Alberta’s Emergency Statutes Amendment Act, or Bill 21, would further erode the local authority of municipal decision-makers, and complicate emergency response efforts, says the Rural Municipalities of Alberta.
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