Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Innisfail’s finest receive long service awards

Mayor Jean Barclay extends recognition of service to 10 local firefighting heroes

Jan 11, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >

Olds College implements new COVID measures

The new rules, in effect from Jan. 10 to at least Jan. 21, come as the Omicron variant sweeps across the province

Jan 11, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

Expanded safety measures at schools includes mask, rapid test distribution

No requirement for parents to report test results from the kits to Chinook's Edge School Division

Jan 11, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Olds mayor hopes REP rift will be solved in 2022

Judy Dahl says a solution will have to come from a combination of the provincial government, Town of Olds and local residents

Jan 8, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Domestic violence stats rise in Olds, Bowden and surrounding area

The numbers have steadily climbed since the COVID-19 pandemic began

Jan 7, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >

Adult rec hockey season in Sundre unlikely to be salvaged

Men and women’s leagues don’t anticipate scheduling any games or practices but don’t dismiss possibility

Jan 5, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

Mask, rapid test rollout when classes resume Jan. 10

New CESD procedure regarding COVID-19 vaccination of teachers and other staff will come into effect that same day

Jan 4, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

Chinook's Edge, Catholic school students won't return to school Monday

Health officials plan to give update on COVID-19 this morning

Dec 31, 2021 8:57 AM Read more >

COVID measures updated at seniors lodges, continuing care facilities

Visitor will be asked to apply a new KN-95 mask or an MSVH-supplied surgical procedure mask

Dec 30, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

Mayor confident Bowden will handle Omicron

Robb Sturt says the town has managed to cope with COVID pretty well so far

Dec 29, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >