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42nd music festival in Olds ends with winners awarded

14 Olds & District Kiwanis Music Festival entrants recommended to compete in the Alberta Provincial Music Festival in May

Apr 10, 2025 3:00 PM Read more >

Possible measles exposure at Red Deer Regional Hospital

AHS advises April 10 of an additional new case of measles within the Central Zone where there are now 22 confirmed cases at this time

Apr 10, 2025 12:09 PM Read more >

Veterans’ Homecoming Park in Sundre undergoing major upgrade

Majority of nearly half-million-dollar project reportedly being covered by anonymous donor with additional contributions

Apr 10, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Higher density housing plan targets affordability in Innisfail

Landowner successfully applies to increase housing density on two blocks of land along Innisfail’s westside but there are no immediate development plans

Apr 10, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

Number of participants in Olds figure skating carnival up from last year

Seventy skaters took part in the Olds Figure Skating Club’s annual year-end carnival, up from 59 last year

Apr 10, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

APRIL 9 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

Apr 10, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

Carstairs residents weigh in on solar, other land use changes

Recent survey asked for public views on proposed amendments such as to parking requirements, accessory suites, home-based businesses, and solar panels

Apr 9, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

CACI, Olds College celebrate $4.4 million reno, expansion of Metals building

Project to accomodate more dual credit students was made possible by a grant from Alberta Education issued in 2023 to the Central Alberta Collegiate Institute

Apr 9, 2025 3:00 PM Read more >

Town of Innisfail supports water commission’s draft drought strategy

Town updating its Utility Bylaw to have options for senior town staff to impose additional restrictions for water consumption as identified by the commission

Apr 9, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Carstairs, Olds female hockey players selected for 2025 Alberta Challenge

Hockey Alberta announced rosters April 8 for the sole, female-only event in its three-part Spring Showcase

Apr 9, 2025 10:56 AM Read more >