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Pronouns in school bill passes third reading in Alberta legislature

Pronouns in school bill passes third reading in Alberta legislature

Parents will now have to opt-in for students to participate in sex-ed and schools need to notify parents if a student asks to use a different name or pronouns and obtain parental consent if the student is 15 or under.
A chance for Olds Grizzlys to claw out of basement

A chance for Olds Grizzlys to claw out of basement

Grizzlys head coach Brad Tobin says the team has to "have desperation in our game, need to play with intensity and raise our compete level for a full 60 minutes”
Innisfail turns to LiveBarn for arena broadcasting

Innisfail turns to LiveBarn for arena broadcasting

The town now joins 12 other Central Alberta communities in providing affordable live streaming of youth and amateur sports
The GST tax holiday is coming but will the savings actually make a difference?

The GST tax holiday is coming but will the savings actually make a difference?

While many Canadians highly anticipate the federal government's upcoming GST holiday, experts say consumers need to make sure they're saving money on what they need most without falling for the allure of a deal and hurting their bottom line.
Daunting 2025 Olds capital budget asks, needs

Daunting 2025 Olds capital budget asks, needs

Coun. Darren Wilson wonders where the money is going to come from in the future to replace aging facilities like the Sportsplex
Peak Theatre Players largely pack the house with performances of Baskerville

Peak Theatre Players largely pack the house with performances of Baskerville

Saturday night performance of comedic twist to classic Sherlock Holmes murder mystery at Sundre Arts Centre sold out
ROAD REPORT: Commute road conditions, Highway 2 traffic cameras

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
Olds council considers hiring two more town staffers

Olds council considers hiring two more town staffers

Town council is looking at adding a human resources support worker and a third bylaw officer/community peace officer
Red Deer County, nearby urban centres under freezing rain warning Wednesday

Red Deer County, nearby urban centres under freezing rain warning Wednesday

Light freezing rain continues across central Alberta Dec. 4 and is expected to end this evening, Environment Canada says
Mountain View County, nearby urban centres under fog advisory Wednesday

Mountain View County, nearby urban centres under fog advisory Wednesday

Fog is likely to persist into the overnight hours and may become more extensive, says Environment Canada's Dec. 4 advisory
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