Local News

Olds college-led Smart Farm Network gets another partner

The Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network, led by the Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, is joined by Manitoba Beef & Forage Initiatives Inc.

Feb 11, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Pump station upgrade will ensure hydrant flow in Cremona

Upgrades will enable emergency pump to be shut off remotely

Feb 10, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Liaison details RCMP's crime reduction efforts in rural area

Creation of a dedicated crime reduction unit was needed because prolific offenders are hard to track due to the number of RCMP detachments that are geographically accessible within a short travel period

Feb 10, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Mountain View Colts on the road this weekend

Didsbury-based HJHL team is in third place in the north division with 42 points

Feb 10, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

New cannabis production facility proposed in Olds

Olds town council is considering a proposal to allow a company to create cannabis products in an industrial area at the north end of Olds. The facility would operate out of two lots at the corner of Highway 2A and 43rd Street.

Feb 10, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Innisfail’s St. Marguerite Bears set for tourney growl today

Senior boys and girls’ basketball teams get ready for second annual St. Marguerite Growler Basketball Tournament

Feb 10, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Current Olds council to weigh in on replacing RCMP

Likely in March, Olds town council is expected to discuss where it stands regarding a proposal to replace RCMP in the province with an Alberta Police Service.

Feb 10, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Cadets in Olds receive award, promotion and donation

Chief Warrant Officer Alyssa Focker received a $1,000 Bob Barraclough Scholarship toward her post-secondary education

Feb 9, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

More of the area's Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal winners recognized

Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre riding MLA Jason Nixon recently hosted several ceremonies

Feb 9, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Olds has no plans to become 'smart' or '15-minute' community

Town of Olds officials attempt to dispel 'disinformation' about surveillance, land use bylaw and a 2018 application to the federal government's Smart Cities Challenge

Feb 9, 2023 3:37 PM Read more >