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No criminal record checks required for CESD school trustee candidates

No criminal record checks required for CESD school trustee candidates

Under newly-instituted provincial rules under the updated Local Authorities Election Act, school boards can choose to pass a bylaw requiring checks
No byelection will be held for vacant Didsbury council seat

No byelection will be held for vacant Didsbury council seat

Council will remain at six members until October 2025 election
Reservoir study to improve water storage on Red Deer River begins

Reservoir study to improve water storage on Red Deer River begins

Alberta government announced Nov. 19 a multi-year study to explore the costs and value of constructing and operating a reservoir near Ardley and its impact on downstream communities
Olds council wants government action on 'unfair' electrical charges

Olds council wants government action on 'unfair' electrical charges

Coun. Darren Wilson filed a notice of motion on the matter, saying that rural residents and businesses pay an "unfair" share of electrical distribution costs, compared to urban markets
A ‘lot of ground’ remains between Canada Post, workers as strike talks progress

A ‘lot of ground’ remains between Canada Post, workers as strike talks progress

Canada Post and the postal workers union found slivers of consensus Tuesday amid talks with a special mediator, but "a lot of ground" remains between them on the key concerns as a countrywide strike entered its fifth day.
Innisfail at ‘crossroads' with upcoming budget as deliberations begin

Innisfail at ‘crossroads' with upcoming budget as deliberations begin

Council meets Tuesday to discuss budget that could include up to a 6.53 per cent tax hike
Police charge Cremona man with attempted murder after Monday attack

Police charge Cremona man with attempted murder after Monday attack

86-year-old male and a 59-year-old female seriously injured at Cremona home but are expected to survive
Sundre Hospital Futures Committee embarks on most ambitious endeavour to date

Sundre Hospital Futures Committee embarks on most ambitious endeavour to date

Latest capital fundraising campaign to establish health-care campus and build new hospital officially announced during the 7th edition of the Sundre Hospital Legacy Gala
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
Bowden land annexation expected by early 2025

Bowden land annexation expected by early 2025

An area structure plan for the 93-acre parcel of land, formerly known as the home of Bow Seed Nursery and later it's A Dog's World Pet Resort, includes a mix of commercial and industrial development
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