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Warm temperatures force closure of Olds, Sundre outdoor rinks

Public advised on Thursday, Feb. 27 that the outdoor rink at Centennial Park closed, joining the three others around town with unsafe surfaces due to melting

Feb 27, 2025 1:26 PM Read more >

Fentanyl fight to include municipal support in Innisfail, 33 other communities

Airdrie, Canmore, Cochrane, Cold Lake, High River, Innisfail, Okotoks and St. Albert have been asked to unify community peace officer and municipal police operations in the fight against illicit drugs

Feb 27, 2025 12:40 PM Read more >

Mountain View County approves Sundre health campus funding

During discussion of the matter, reeve Angela Aalbers said the county’s funding contribution will money well spent.

Feb 27, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Town of Innisfail replacing big-ticket hydrovac truck

New unit replaces old truck that was not suitable for winter jobs

Feb 27, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

U.S. tariffs, possible tax cuts expected to dominate Alberta budget

The looming threat of U.S. tariffs along with a potential tax cut are expected to dominate Alberta's budget today.

Feb 27, 2025 7:19 AM Read more >

Sundre High School JV girls' basketball tourney a first in a decade

Four-team, round-robin junior varsity invitational brought competition from Didsbury, Acme and Carstairs

Feb 27, 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 27, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

Appeal board rules against granting Olds condo permit

Regional Subdivision Appeals Board says Town of Olds' relaxation of parking requirement was not warranted in granting permit for proposed 38-unit condo

Feb 26, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

'Dead children and youth are not red tape': Bill changes death investigation requirements

A new bill aimed at cutting red tape would alter the requirement that Alberta’s Office of the Child and Youth Advocate investigate deaths of all youth who received government intervention services.

Feb 26, 2025 4:25 PM Read more >

Pink Shirt Day strongly supported in Olds

BGC Olds and Area marks Wednesday, Feb. 26 as a day to stand against bullying

Feb 26, 2025 3:30 PM Read more >