Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA among 15 UCP MLAs opposed to new restrictions

Nathan Cooper signs letter and area MLAs Jason Nixon, Devin Dreeshen do not

Apr 7, 2021 5:20 PM Read more >

Mayor sympathizes with both sides regarding COVID restrictions

Robb Stuart agrees people could flock to rural areas if restrictions are lifted there but not in cities

Apr 6, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >

COVID-19 variant of concern case at Olds high school

Cremona School, Sundre High School and Reed Ranch School also have students and staff isolating

Apr 6, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

Restrictions causing shortage in golf materials

Despite restrictions creating a pent-up demand, Olds Golf Club still has product to sell

Apr 6, 2021 6:00 AM Read more >

Athabasca case rate highest in Alberta by far

As COVID numbers rise, mayors, reeve and MLA ask for patience and cooperation

Apr 5, 2021 4:43 PM Read more >

Commentary: Is the environment being protected?

Government has rolled back 54 environmental rules, far more than any other province

Apr 5, 2021 6:00 AM Read more >

Pandemic cuts into Olds chamber advertising sign revenue

Some companies asked to get out of advertising sign contracts due to falling revenue as a result of COVID restrictions

Apr 4, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >

Picking up masks can bring all Albertans together

Organizer urges everyone to support the grassroots campaign, and reduce mask pollution

Apr 3, 2021 1:15 PM Read more >

Sundre Minor Ball getting ready

Roughly a dozen baseball and softball teams

Apr 3, 2021 6:00 AM Read more >

Kenney pleas for COVID-19 compliance

“All of our leading indicators are telling us now that we are in a significant new wave of COVID-19."

Apr 2, 2021 10:15 AM Read more >