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Alberta Elks draw, which this year was hosted in Didsbury, helps families in need

Didsbury’s Margo Ward, chairperson of the Alberta Elks Foundation Raffle, says the draw has raised thousands of dollars to help community projects and organizations across the province

Jun 27, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Innisfail approves new transportation deals with legion

Town will soon embark on marketing strategy to promote use of its transit fleet to Innisfail and area citizens

Jun 26, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >

Racialized caricature of Singh and Trudeau makes Sundre parade go viral for wrong reasons

Sundre Pro Rodeo Parade committee organizers say entry was not approved; will more thoroughly vet entries in future

Jun 26, 2022 4:15 PM Read more >

School division superintendent praises retiring École Olds High School principal

Losing outgoing principal Tom Christensen will be like ripping tree roots out, Chinook’s Edge School Division superintendent Kurt Sacher says

Jun 26, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

Two Olds special Olympics athletes heading to Summer Games

Olds & District Special Olympics swimmers Wesley Wilks and Erica Houle will be competing in the 2022 Canada Summer Games which will be held Aug. 6-21 in Ontario

Jun 26, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >

Sundre United Church excited for return to Sunday morning worship services

Following Rev. Tammy Allan’s impending departure, pastoral oversight supervisor Rev. Janice Beaudry will help ensure continued services

Jun 26, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Water Valley Celtic Festival a hit in 2022 (3 photos)

The 2022 Water Valley Celtic Festival saw many great performances enjoyed by fans glad to be back following COVID-19 pandemic cancellations in 2020 and 2021, says artistic director and musician Brian Volke.

Jun 25, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >