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Carstairs water rates on the rise starting Jan. 1

Metered water consumption in 2025 will be $3.36 per cubic metre, up from $3.21 in 2024

Jan 1, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

Olds Grizzlys lose two top players to British Columbia Hockey League

Leading point-getters Antonio Bevacqua and Mitch Patrick have joined teams in the BCHL

Jan 1, 2025 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

Jan 1, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

Sundre's Culture Days participation attracts national recognition

Sundre ranked eighth among towns and rural areas for the second time in a row with 30-plus events organized in 2024 celebrations

Dec 31, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Didsbury's water, wastewater, garbage rates increase effective Jan. 1

Utility penalties on overdue balances also increases to two per cent per month, up from 1.5 per cent this year

Dec 31, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

New Year's celebrations as a broke extrovert

How to celebrate the New Year on a budget.

Dec 31, 2024 12:15 PM Read more >

Olds considers leaving South Red Deer Regional Wastewater Commission

Cost of inflow and infiltration cited, which is needlessly sending thousands of cubic metres of potable and stormwater to Red Deer each month for treatment

Dec 31, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Third vehicle falls through ice on Central Alberta lake in recent days

Visitors to and residents of Sylvan Lake cautioned after Dec. 30 incident in which there were no injuries

Dec 31, 2024 10:55 AM Read more >

New year, new budget: A step-by-step guide on how to refresh your finances

A simple copy and paste of your 2024 budget isn't enough to help you achieve your goals and maximize your finances for the new year, experts say. "Things don't stay the same.

Dec 31, 2024 10:44 AM Read more >

Olds-area dairy farmer receives prestigious award

John Iversen of the Innislake Dairy Farm, near Olds, received the Marj Atkins Achievement award for his outstanding leadership and contributions to the industry

Dec 31, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >