Local News

Budget 2023 boosts MSI funding to Mountain View County

Municipal Sustainability Initiative funds can be used to pay for local infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges and recreation facilities

Mar 8, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Extra $1 million announced for Olds hospital upgrades

Work is underway on a $2 million medical device reprocessing upgrade at the Olds Hospital and Care Centre

Mar 8, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Town of Innisfail spends big on new public works vehicles

Town council approves purchases of new service truck and loader backhoe

Mar 8, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Sundre U15 Huskies end season on nail-biting consolation round

Sundre team’s battle for third place finish in Central Alberta Hockey League was about as close as they come

Mar 8, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Seven awards presented to five Olds Grizzlys players

Olds-based junior A hockey team holds year-end banquet

Mar 7, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Lifeguard shortage forces cutbacks at Olds pool

Shortage of lifeguards is a nationwide problem due to a lack of lifeguard training brought on by COVID restrictions, says Town of Olds chief administrative officer

Mar 7, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Composting rebate program in Didsbury extended to 2023

$50 rebate for backyard composters, to be offered by the Town of Didsbury, for composters purchased at local Didsbury businesses only

Mar 7, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Innisfail’s Bilton rolls mightily with CP's groundbreaking Hydrogen Locomotive Program

Welding and manufacturing company in Innisfail teams up with Canadian Pacific on innovative project to convert diesel-powered locomotives to ones powered by hydrogen

Mar 7, 2023 1:53 PM Read more >

Trial for man charged with murdering Bowden woman put over until 2024

RCMP said Kirsten (Gardner) O'Donoghue, 25, was murdered at her Bowden apartment on March 22, 2021

Mar 7, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Alberta budget leaves Innisfail with MSI concerns

But there is positive news for non-profits seeking grant support, more money for FCSS and a big boost for regional airport

Mar 7, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >