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Red Deer River flood warning downgraded

Red Deer River flood warning downgraded

Flood watch warning issued for the Little Red Deer River remained in place Tuesday, while flood watch advisories in place for several tributaries including the Fallentimber and Bearberry creeks as well as the James and Raven rivers
Heavy rain expected to taper off Wednesday, say officials

Heavy rain expected to taper off Wednesday, say officials

Alberta minister of Environment and Parks says his department is coordinating closely with municipalities that could be affected as rain continues to fall
"Grey water" diverted into ditches as lift station hits capacity due to high rainfall

"Grey water" diverted into ditches as lift station hits capacity due to high rainfall

Town officials are asking residents to immediately and until further notice reduce their water consumption from sources such as showers, tubs, washing machines, dishwashers and sinks
Heavy rainfall makes bodies of water dangerous: Olds officials

Heavy rainfall makes bodies of water dangerous: Olds officials

Olds town officials are asking all residents and visitors to stay away from storm ponds due to high water levels brought on by this week's heavy rainfall
No staff layoffs anticipated by Chinook’s Edge School Division as budget passes

No staff layoffs anticipated by Chinook’s Edge School Division as budget passes

Chinook’s Edge School Division trustees approved $132-million budget at last meeting
Final Wade Konschuh Memorial Golf Tournament held in Sundre

Final Wade Konschuh Memorial Golf Tournament held in Sundre

Organizers grateful for opportunity following two years of pandemic-related cancellations to host memorial event at Sundre Golf Club
Prize-winning, make-believe creature arrives in Cremona

Prize-winning, make-believe creature arrives in Cremona

Mother-daughter duo come up with combination of bear and turtle for a creature contest put on by the Village of Cremona
Innisfail launches plan against park revelers

Innisfail launches plan against park revelers

Timed gate for Innisfail's Centennial Park may soon come, along with shorter park hours of operation and an entrance speed bump
Flood warnings issued for Red Deer River and Little Red Deer

Flood warnings issued for Red Deer River and Little Red Deer

Significant rain fall forecasted over the coming days could result in upwards of 150 millimetres of precipitation
Olds hosts Alberta High School Rodeo Association finals

Olds hosts Alberta High School Rodeo Association finals

Two contenders from the region qualify for 2022 National Rodeo Finals in Wyoming
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