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Innisfail firefighters join Calgary’s big stairclimb

Innisfail firefighters join Calgary’s big stairclimb

Trio of Innisfail’s finest raise almost $2,000 for Wellspring Alberta; a registered charity to provide supports for people living with cancer, including caregivers and children
Sundre rodeo weekend a resounding success

Sundre rodeo weekend a resounding success

Held June 21-22, this year’s rodeo featured some of the top competitors anywhere.
Alberta announces final numbers for fiscal year, including $4.3B surplus

Alberta announces final numbers for fiscal year, including $4.3B surplus

Finance Minister Nate Horner says Alberta took in almost $75 billion in the 2023-24 fiscal year, powered by more than $19 billion from non-renewable resources and a higher tax take due to more people moving to the province.
Innisfail resident faces drug and firearms charges

Innisfail resident faces drug and firearms charges

The suspect was arrested by police and a search incidental to his arrest resulted in the seizure of $3,000 in cash, methamphetamine, oxycodone, cocaine and psilocybin, say police.
Innisfail urban chickens antsy for bylaw change

Innisfail urban chickens antsy for bylaw change

Council receives citizen request to allow hens out of coops to track down out-of-reach ants and bugs
Olds council considers being paid by salary

Olds council considers being paid by salary

Some councillors thought being paid a salary rather than the current system of honouraria and per diems was a good, fair idea. Others said that isn't fair, because some councillors attend more meetings than others do
Olds Canada Day weekend ball tournament shortened

Olds Canada Day weekend ball tournament shortened

The second annual tournament, which was to begin on Friday, will now run from Saturday through Canada Day, due to concerns about anticipated rain on Friday
STARS keeps busy in district

STARS keeps busy in district

The county currently gives $4 per capita to STARS through a standing yearly motion. In 2024, the total contribution is $51,924.
Sundre’s one-year pilot backyard hen program hits half-way point

Sundre’s one-year pilot backyard hen program hits half-way point

As of early June, only one out of a maximum of five allowable participants had successfully applied for the temporary program that will be revisited in 2025
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
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