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Extended Producer Responsibility cutting costs for Olds residents

Extended Producer Responsibility cutting costs for Olds residents

As of April 1, the Alberta Extended Producer Responsibility program shifted the cost of recycling from municipalities to producers of packaging and printed paper
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LETTER: Re-think needed on Alberta hunting changes

LETTER: Re-think needed on Alberta hunting changes

Allowing 12-year-olds to possess and use firearms unsupervised is insane and without adequate or reasonable consideration of the potential possible outcomes
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APRIL 20 ROAD REPORT: Commute road conditions, Highway 2 traffic cameras

APRIL 20 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
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Green upgrades don’t necessarily make homes more valuable

Green upgrades don’t necessarily make homes more valuable

Town of Sundre assessor says insufficient data to indicate energy efficiency renovations drive up a house’s value  
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Olds Minor Hockey partners with college on female hockey

Olds Minor Hockey partners with college on female hockey

Starting in the 2025-26 season, the female minor hockey program will be known as the Junior Broncos
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New Alberta law could create red tape, delay federal funds for Olds

New Alberta law could create red tape, delay federal funds for Olds

The Provincial Priorities Act requires municipalities to obtain provincial approval before entering into, amending, extending, or renewing agreements with the federal government
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Grants approved for community halls, crime prevention in Mountain View County

Grants approved for community halls, crime prevention in Mountain View County

Approved 2025 grant funding includes more than $100,000 for rural community halls
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LETTER: Liberal Party has weakened Canada, so expect more of the same

LETTER: Liberal Party has weakened Canada, so expect more of the same

In order to save Canada, Mark Carney is not a suitable candidate
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APRIL 19 ROAD REPORT: Commute road conditions, Highway 2 traffic cameras

APRIL 19 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
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Mountain View County, Didsbury eye Provincial Priorities Act impacts

Mountain View County, Didsbury eye Provincial Priorities Act impacts

Under the PPA legislation, some agreements between the federal government and provincial entities, including municipalities, must receive provincial approval
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