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Five per cent municipal tax increase approved in Olds

Coun. Wanda Blatz says the tax hike is "very reasonable" in comparison to some other comparable municipalities

May 8, 2025 10:00 AM Read more >

Sundre council adds voice to forestry advocacy

West Fraser – Sundre Forest Products among largest local employers

May 8, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

Mountain View County supports forestry industry's lobby

Industry seeking mitigative measures like promotion and implementation of a forestry manufacturing tax credit

May 8, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

MAY 8 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

May 8, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

Fire ban enacted May 7 in Rocky Mountain House Forest Area

All outdoor wood fires, including in fire pits prohibited effective May 7

May 7, 2025 5:48 PM Read more >

Affordable housing building in Innisfail becomes tax exempt

Town council’s decision follows Alberta government initiative to ensure ensure fairness around tax exemptions

May 7, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

WATCH: Alberta legislature speaker, Olds-Didsbury MLA announces his resignation

Nathan Cooper resigning from his speaker position effective Monday, May 12 at midnight, continues on as MLA until new position starts in June

May 7, 2025 4:55 PM Read more >

Longtime Olds-Didsbury MLA to step down and head to Washington

Nathan Cooper’s new position will see him based at the Alberta Washington Office in Washington, D.C.

May 7, 2025 3:49 PM Read more >

Town of Sundre's financial audit 'as good as it gets'

No major flags or concerns uncovered by annual process as municipality continues to pay down debt

May 7, 2025 3:00 PM Read more >

Still-burning wildfire northwest of Sundre classified as under control

No property or livestock were lost in wildfire that started May 3 in an area of Mountain View County that is part of the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area

May 7, 2025 12:10 PM Read more >