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Province underfunding firefighting, EMS services: Olds CAO

Province underfunding firefighting, EMS services: Olds CAO

The provincial government wants municipalities like Olds to help battle wildfires but has cut back on the funding for that, putting the town in a real bind, CAO Brent Williams told council
Sundre businesses feel impact of Highway 27 construction

Sundre businesses feel impact of Highway 27 construction

However, those who spoke with the Albertan say the short-term pain will be worth the long-term gain
JUNE 24 ROAD REPORT: Commute road conditions, Highway 2 traffic cameras

JUNE 24 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
Tara Sawyer wins Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills byelection

Tara Sawyer wins Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills byelection

First time UCP candidate has been elected to public office
Playhouse fundraising drive for emergency shelter in final stages

Playhouse fundraising drive for emergency shelter in final stages

The campaign will be capped off July 1 by a friendly competition in Olds between two teams of playhouse builders
Sturling curling structure potential locations in Didsbury will be examined

Sturling curling structure potential locations in Didsbury will be examined

Council recently carried a motion to “direct administration to work with the applicant regarding the pros and cons of proposed locations for the potential installation of a sturling structure in the town of Didsbury on municipal lands”
Staged train derailment exercise in Mountain View County all about teamwork

Staged train derailment exercise in Mountain View County all about teamwork

The exercise that also involved a simulated evacuation of 600 people was funded using a $35,000 provincial grant
AI technology that could transform human, animal health tested at Olds College

AI technology that could transform human, animal health tested at Olds College

Researchers are testing a device that listens to the "symphony" of organs to obtain early warning of illness or other issues in livestock and potentially people
Second annual live auction raises funds for Sundre service group

Second annual live auction raises funds for Sundre service group

Event brings in almost $15,000 for Greenwood Neighbourhood Place Society to support community programs and initiatives
JUNE 23 ROAD REPORT: Commute road conditions, Highway 2 traffic cameras

JUNE 23 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
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