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Inaugural Sikh motorcycle club’s ride to Sundre aims to build cultural bridges (11 photos)

Two Sundre non-profit community service groups each receive donation of $11,000 from Calgary's Dashmesh Culture Centre and 5AB Riders

Sep 13, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Commentary: Terry Fox Run in Olds is on for Sept. 18

Decades before smartphones, the web, social media and instant access, Terry Fox's journey had a quiet start and took time to become newsworthy

Sep 13, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Olds film group back showing films after COVID recess

The Mountain View Film Group's first film of 2022, Peace By Chocolate, will be shown Sept. 18 at 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Sep 12, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >

MLA Nathan Cooper defends low key representation of constituents

During an Aug. 30 town hall meeting, Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA Nathan Cooper defended the fact that he hasn’t spoken out forcefully on behalf of his constituents, saying he gets more done for the constituency by being diplomatic

Sep 12, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

Bergen-area mom encourages parents to educate their kids about the perils of porn

Concerned resident who lives south of Sundre recognizes benefits of internet but urges caution about the web’s dark potential

Sep 12, 2022 12:33 PM Read more >

Lacrosse player dons six different jerseys, plays in two championships in one season

Bowden lacrosse player Marshall Bloomfield played for six different teams and battled in two championship tournaments this season

Sep 12, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Commentary: Democratic governance must be defended

Mountain View County reeve says “Just because someone may not agree with decisions that are made will never justify abuse of anyone."

Sep 12, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Disability, family support workers in Olds to be recognized

For the second straight year, Olds town council has declared Wednesday, Sept. 28 to be Disability and Family Support Worker Appreciation Day in Olds

Sep 11, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >

Did Olds resident grow a peanut plant or alfalfa?

Harold Hunter believes he grew a different plant in his yard this year – a peanut plant. He's hoping to take it to Olds College and have horticulturalists there nurture it further.

Sep 11, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

Dancers from Carstairs school thrilled to return to stage after years

Members of Dawn’s School of Dance based in Carstairs participated in Nashvhille talent exhibition earlier this summer

Sep 11, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >