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Inflation creates pressures for Olds Minor Hockey

Olds Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) is doing its best to keep fees low as inflation forces costs upward

May 16, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Commentary: Cooperation a welcome change

A federal-provincial program aimed at helping agricultural producers deal with a series of misfortunes in 2021 has proven to be a welcome example of the Alberta, federal governments working for the benefit of all

May 16, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Strong results for Olds gymnastic club

Members of the Imagine Gymnastics Club’s Xcel platinum team took first place in all of Alberta during a competition in Edmonton

May 15, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >

Mountain View County ag board approves riparian projects funding

More than $11,000 in ALUS funding will go toward maintenance of fencing and solar projects in Mountain View County

May 15, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

Didsbury's budget includes new fire department vehicle purchase

Mountain View County will be funding half the vehicle cost, $350,000, under the current cost-sharing agreement

May 15, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >

Sundre council declares two upcoming proclamations

Town of Sundre to recognize Longest Day of SMILES and Alberta Rural Health Week

May 15, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Commentary: Newspapers are not packaging

Since the advent of the Blue Box, newspapers have had the highest level of collection of all recyclable materials

May 15, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Didsbury Cadets welcome new commanding officer

Todd MacDonald says Didsbury 3025 Service Battalion Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps strives to train tomorrow’s leaders and team players, today

May 14, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >

Olds Minor Hockey officials hope COVID-19 restrictions are in the past

Incoming president Rob Turville and outgoing Olds Minor Hockey Association president Rich McDonald say restrictions have been confusing and harmful to kids

May 14, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

Region’s lacrosse girls have team of their own for the first time

The CALL ProAll Ruckus all-girls squad gives older regional lacrosse girls, including eight players from Innisfail, a viable option to continue playing the sport

May 14, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >