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Unemployment to rise and stay high, Alberta Budget forecasts

Alberta’s unemployment rate is expected to hit 7.4 per cent in 2025.

Feb 28, 2025 7:08 AM Read more >

Sundre Curling Club's annual ladies’ bonspiel was busy

Event brought out 16 teams including visitors from Rocky Mountain House, Cremona and Cochrane

Feb 28, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

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

Feb 28, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

West Fraser outlines fire preparedness plans for Sundre area

Risk of forest fires at forefront of many rural municipal councils’ minds

Feb 27, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

Missing Red Deer girl last seen Wednesday could be in Didsbury area

On Thursday, Red Deer RCMP asked for help finding a teen who was last seen in Red Deer on Feb. 26

Feb 27, 2025 4:57 PM Read more >

Alberta budget breakdown: Deficit budget with no plan for balance

Deficit spending projected to continue for three years

Feb 27, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

Alberta budget 2025 cuts AISH funding by $49-million

The 2025 Alberta budget projects a total $77 million decrease for the AISH program over the next 3 years.

Feb 27, 2025 3:53 PM Read more >

Alberta Budget predicts Trump will soften on tariffs

The economic outlook incorporated in the budget assumes tariffs on goods will be 15 per cent in the year ahead rather than the 25 per cent tariff threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Feb 27, 2025 3:40 PM Read more >

Suicide, depression conference in Olds attracts big crowd

Speakers shared personal experiences with grief and depression and offered support and advice for those who may need it

Feb 27, 2025 3:00 PM Read more >

Olds College suspends program intakes due to fewer international students, funding

The hit to the college's 2025-26 budget from lower international student enrolment is expected to be about $5.1 million

Feb 27, 2025 2:31 PM Read more >