Local News

The Mountain View County municipal planning commission has approved a development permit for a dwelling, secondary detached residence in the Fallen Timber rural neighbourhood.

CARSTAIRS -- In a story straight out of the movies, a plucky band of curlers from a small town in Alberta took on the Russian champions and almost beat them.

Candidates seeking election in the two Mountain View County-area constituencies have outlined some of their views on the future of gay-straight alliances (GSAs) in Alberta schools.

Mountain View County council has approved funding towards the purchase of a pumper vehicle for the Didsbury fire department. The move came during the recent regularly scheduled council meeting.

The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) association passed a dozen resolutions at its recent convention in Edmonton calling for action on such things as support of the energy industry and increased children’s health-care funding.

INNISFAIL -- Chad Miller is the new Freedom Conservative Party (FCP) candidate for Innisfail-Sylvan Lake and he's running to give a voice for all blue-collar oilfield workers in the riding.

INNISFAIL - The Freedom Conservative Party's (FCP) candidate for the Innisfail-Sylvan Lake riding is out of the provincial election race.

Olds & District Chamber of Commerce president Mark Johnson isn't very impressed with the federal budget. He says the budget, announced Tuesday March 19, offers little for central Albertans, and Olds residents in particular.

INNISFAIL -- Maintaining quality health care and education, and providing citizens with responsible governance, are quickly becoming key issues heard and advanced by local candidates for the NDP and Alberta Party.

RED DEER – As the provincial election campaign enters its second week, United Conservative Party (UCP) leader Jason Kenney continues to drive home his message that his party is the only one that can return prosperity back to Albertans.