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Commentary: Is the environment being protected?

Government has rolled back 54 environmental rules, far more than any other province

Apr 5, 2021 6:00 AM Read more >

Teen entrepreneur incentive program launched in Sundre

Development permit and licensing fees waived for young aspiring self-starters

Apr 4, 2021 5:00 PM Read more >

Pandemic cuts into Olds chamber advertising sign revenue

Some companies asked to get out of advertising sign contracts due to falling revenue as a result of COVID restrictions

Apr 4, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >

Economic Forecast Part 3: Tech sector, agrifoods and renewable energy boast most potential

ATB Financial’s chief economist highlights opportunities for growth

Apr 4, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

Olds parks director promotes tea for healthier turf

It was suggested a demonstration of compost tea's effectiveness be staged this summer

Apr 4, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >

Letter: Pharmacare necessary at all times

At this time in which tens of thousands of Canadians have lost their incomes it is even more essential

Apr 4, 2021 6:00 AM Read more >

Donated kidney changes Olds resident's life

Kathy Rowland’s sister donated a kidney to her about 21 years ago, and that improved her life greatly

Apr 3, 2021 5:00 PM Read more >

Mental health calls up markedly in Mountain View County

82 mental health calls in the three detachments' rural areas in 2020 compared with 55 in 2019

Apr 3, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >

Economic Forecast Part 2: Energy sector stands to make gains under new U.S. administration

Death of Keystone a disappointment, but industry has “bright lights on the horizon”, says ATB economist

Apr 3, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

Carstairs Fire Department pay policy changes approved

"Fair and equitable remuneration to all paid on-call (formerly all volunteer) firefighters," policy states

Apr 3, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >