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Carstairs residents weigh in on solar, other land use changes

Recent survey asked for public views on proposed amendments such as to parking requirements, accessory suites, home-based businesses, and solar panels

Apr 9, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

CACI, Olds College celebrate $4.4 million reno, expansion of Metals building

Project to accomodate more dual credit students was made possible by a grant from Alberta Education issued in 2023 to the Central Alberta Collegiate Institute

Apr 9, 2025 3:00 PM Read more >

Town of Innisfail supports water commission’s draft drought strategy

Town updating its Utility Bylaw to have options for senior town staff to impose additional restrictions for water consumption as identified by the commission

Apr 9, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Carstairs, Olds female hockey players selected for 2025 Alberta Challenge

Hockey Alberta announced rosters April 8 for the sole, female-only event in its three-part Spring Showcase

Apr 9, 2025 10:56 AM Read more >

Ponoka-Didsbury, Yellowhead riding federal election candidates confirmed

Five-way race in two ridings that now include parts of former Red Deer-Mountain View riding

Apr 9, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

Full slate of rinks come out for Sundre’s 70th open bonspiel

Annual windup event marks the end of the 2024-25 curling season

Apr 9, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

APRIL 9 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

Apr 9, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

Chinook's Edge Edwin Parr nominee is a Penhold elementary teacher

School division announces April 8 its pick for outstanding first-year teacher in Alberta’s public school system to be awarded by Alberta School Boards Association

Apr 8, 2025 5:07 PM Read more >

Turns out $15 a day child care not of financial benefit to all in Olds

BGC Olds and Area executive director Letitia Gole says the new fee model which came into effect April 1, increased fees for 148 families and decreased them for only 38 families

Apr 8, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

Innisfail RCMP bust man and woman on multiple drug, weapon offences

Woman from Penhold and a second accused were wanted on outstanding warrants

Apr 8, 2025 4:33 PM Read more >