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Innisfail Eagles begin team's first NCHL playoffs Friday

Due to lack of ice availability in Innisfail Birds must start five-game series against Devon on the road despite finishing higher in the regular season standings

Feb 6, 2025 10:00 AM Read more >

Carstairs' capital budget includes new $8.3 million water reservoir

New water reservoir is needed to meet the requirements of the town’s expanding east side neighbourhoods

Feb 6, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

ROAD REPORT: Commute road conditions, Highway 2 traffic cameras

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras

Feb 6, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

Public continuing care beds at private company's Olds facility to stay

Alberta Health Services added temporary Type B beds at Seasons Olds Encore retirement facility March 1 last year

Feb 5, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

It could get smoky in Water Valley next week

Mountain View County has issued a notification about logging company activities next week

Feb 5, 2025 3:21 PM Read more >

Proposed MVC gravel pit owners given green light to seek amendment

The area structure plan for Mountain View County's Eagle Valley area does support gravel extraction and processing

Feb 5, 2025 3:00 PM Read more >

Alberta's Smith plans to escalate fight against fentanyl amid threatened U.S. tariffs

Smith, in a statement, says she's instructed her government to "take immediate steps" to increase police and prosecutorial resources to go after fentanyl labs, "kingpins" and dealers.

Feb 5, 2025 2:11 PM Read more >

Innisfail's solar farm project put on hold

Town will complete application to Alberta Utilities Commission but volatile power market has forced an extension of in-service schedule for up to five years

Feb 5, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Olds Grizzlys play Camrose Saturday after weekend shellacking

Olds-based junior A hockey team scored four goals but gave up 14 in back-to-back games against the Lloydminster Bobcats and Calgary Canucks

Feb 5, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

Government announces new income program for people with disabilities

A new income supports program for people with disabilities in Alberta is launching in July 2026, and Albertans currently receiving Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) will either remain on AISH or transition to the new Alberta Disabili

Feb 5, 2025 6:37 AM Read more >