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'Degraded and helpless': Spike in reported abuse in Alberta's continuing care homes

'Degraded and helpless': Spike in reported abuse in Alberta's continuing care homes

In 2023-24, The Protection for Persons in Care (PPC) program investigated hundreds of reports of abuse. According to its annual report, investigators determined 157 of these allegations were founded — three times more than the previous year.
Canada carbon rebate goes out today as future of carbon tax remains unclear

Canada carbon rebate goes out today as future of carbon tax remains unclear

The first carbon rebate of 2025 is being paid out today to households in provinces that use the federal carbon pricing system — even as the future of the rebate program itself remains uncertain.
Strong results for Olds swimmers in home meet

Strong results for Olds swimmers in home meet

The meet marked the first time in roughly 20 years that the Olds Rapids have hosted a meet, due to concerns the club wouldn't have enough volunteers to pull it off
ROAD REPORT: Commute road conditions, Highway 2 traffic cameras

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
Olds garage hit by suspected arson fire demolished

Olds garage hit by suspected arson fire demolished

Instead of replacing the garage, the plan is to create a patio there for people the Olds Association for Community Living serves, possibly this spring or summer
Innisfail U13 Flyers win home tournament's gold medal

Innisfail U13 Flyers win home tournament's gold medal

It took several overtimes and a sudden death shootout for Flyers to beat the Olds Grizzlys in the final
Strip mining to be allowed under Alberta's new coal rules

Strip mining to be allowed under Alberta's new coal rules

Alberta’s modernized coal rules will permit strip mining and other surface mining techniques in the Rockies and foothills.
Bowden mayor won't seek re-election, plans move

Bowden mayor won't seek re-election, plans move

Robb Stuart confirmed plans to move after this fall's election but wouldn't confirm rumours he'll live in Innisfail
Innisfail’s $30 million aquatic centre dream is officially dead

Innisfail’s $30 million aquatic centre dream is officially dead

With no provincial government financial support available, council decides Jan. 13 to move to a $12 million modernization with construction planned this year and existing facility shut down for eight to 10 months
Mountain View Arts Society folds over lack of volunteers

Mountain View Arts Society folds over lack of volunteers

Founded 13 years ago, the society has spearheaded the Mountain View Arts Festival, A Brush with Art show and sale, 10 years of Days of Yore and other activities
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