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Carstairs museum plans to engage more volunteers

In 2023 the Carstairs and District Historical Society will move to a new staffing model by reducing contracted services and charging managerial services to a full-time position

Dec 15, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

Nu2U thrift store won't close after all as Olds hospice society set to take over

The Town of Olds and Olds & District Hospice Society have agreed in principle to transfer the operations of a town-owned thrift store to the society

Dec 15, 2022 2:21 PM Read more >

Sadness expressed for Nu2U's impending closure in Olds

Retired Nu2U manager Barb Adair is saddened to hear of the Town of Olds' decision to permanently close the thrift store after operating it for 12 years

Dec 15, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >

Erratic driving of stolen vehicle from Innisfail leads to bust in Strathmore

During a search of a vehicle stolen from Innisfail and its driver’s belongings, several pieces of identification and credit cards were found that did not belong to him

Dec 15, 2022 9:46 AM Read more >

Innisfail and Red Deer County sign new rec and library agreements

New library deal with Red Deer County will see extra $10,980 to $14,640 for Innisfail over a five-year agreement

Dec 15, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Sundre Seniors’ Bonspiel bounces back after pandemic pause (5 photos)

Event was last held in 2019, with 15 teams coming back to Sundre Curling Rink to play last week

Dec 15, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Six winterized porta potties obtained for throughout Olds

If you’re out in various areas of Olds and need some – ahem – relief – you're in luck; the town has purchased six winterized porta potties

Dec 14, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >

New Cremona CAO is on the job

Karen O’Connor most recently spent seven years as CAO of the Village of Lougheed, located about an hour’s drive east of Camrose

Dec 14, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

The Grinch steals hearts at Innisfail Grinchmas

Third annual free event attracts hundreds indoors at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #104 in Innisfail

Dec 14, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >

Board hears appeal of Carstairs-area commercial kennel permit denial

Baby Barks Kennel, which focuses exclusively on Bichon Shih Tzus dogs, was denied a permit to operate at its current facility in Mountain View County

Dec 14, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >