Local News

Didsbury MPC public members will now be paid

Municipal planning commission public members compensated at an hourly rate of $38.73 to a maximum per day rate of $265

Dec 7, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Cap on greenhouse gas emissions singles out Alberta, Premier Smith says

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Ottawa's proposed cap on greenhouse gas emissions from the oilpatch singles out her province for punitive measures and she promises another court fight with the federal government over it.

Dec 7, 2023 1:45 PM Read more >

Uptick in collisions with deer in the Sundre area

Situational awareness key to avoiding collisions with wildlife, according to Sundre RCMP

Dec 7, 2023 1:24 PM Read more >

Olds council punts boil water rebate proposal

Town of Olds administrative staff propos a 13 per cent rebate on water consumption for November

Dec 7, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Olds College ranked fourth among top 50 research colleges in Canada

Smart Agriculture Ecosystem, applied research activities on the Olds College Smart Farm helps land Olds-based college in top of nationwide rankings

Dec 7, 2023 11:44 AM Read more >

Sundre group supports local students pursuing path in health care

Several scholarships presented to five recipients during recent Sundre Hospital Legacy Gala attended by Alberta’s health minister

Dec 7, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Netflix series filmed in Southern Alberta debuts tonight

Watch for recognizable Alberta backdrops as My Life With the Walter Boys debuts tonight on Netflix.

Dec 7, 2023 8:47 AM Read more >

CPKC Holiday Train arrives in Innisfail, Olds, Didsbury Friday

CPKC Holiday Train will be back in the region Friday, Dec. 8, marking its 25th year of supporting food banks and awareness of food insecurity issues across Canada

Dec 7, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

2023 Spartan football awards handed out in Olds

École Olds High School football team members feted during a banquet at the school

Dec 7, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Alberta government rejects amendments to Canada Pension Plan exit legislation

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith’s government has rejected a proposal that would have compelled it to respect the results of a referendum on whether Alberta should quit the Canada Pension Plan.

Dec 7, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >