The Albertan

Heart diagnostics improved at Sundre hospital New ECG machine at Myron Thompson Health Centre valued at more than $18,000 replaced older model from 2008

NEWS: Heart diagnostics improved at Sundre hospital

Olds RCMP warn against travel as collisions mount during snowstorm Some areas of Alberta, including Red Deer County expected to get 10 to 20 cm of snow

NEWS: Olds RCMP warn against travel as collisions mount during snowstorm

Inclement weather day: Chinook's Edge cancels buses Thursday, schools still open Parts of Chinook's Edge School Division were under a snowfall warning Thursday including in Red Deer County but not Mountain View County

NEWS: Inclement weather day: Chinook's Edge cancels buses Thursday, schools still open

Hazardous weather: Snowfall warning continues for Red Deer County Thursday Travel will likely be challenging as 15 to 20 cm of snow expected by the time it tapers off by evening

NEWS: Hazardous weather: Snowfall warning continues for Red Deer County Thursday

Olds council awards $58,360 worth of FCSS grants to area groups Family and Community Support Services is a cost-shared program between the Town of Olds and the Alberta government

NEWS: Olds council awards $58,360 worth of FCSS grants to area groups

MARCH 12 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

NEWS: MARCH 12 ROAD REPORT: Commute road conditions, Highway 2 traffic cameras

Former cannabis facility in Sundre once again producing under new name Labo Nova Inc.’s cannabis growing operation in Sundre expanding payroll from 15 to 20 positions

NEWS: Former cannabis facility in Sundre once again producing under new name

Woman wanted by RCMP has ties to Bowden, Red Deer County RCMP's March 11 #WantedWednesday campaign features Nicole Lee Lewis who was also featured last week

NEWS: Woman wanted by RCMP has ties to Bowden, Red Deer County

Open house held to help plan Bowden's future Municipal officials are asking the public to weigh in on planning documents like the municipal development plan

NEWS: Open house held to help plan Bowden's future

Oil and gas industry in northeastern Alberta going strong, says Brian Jean Jean was one of the keynote speakers at the 'Let's Talk Economic Growth' conference, which was hosted by Portage College at the Lac La Biche Campus on Feb. 27

BEYOND LOCAL: Oil and gas industry in northeastern Alberta going strong, says Brian Jean

'Thinly veiled attack': Didsbury moves toward banning crosswalk alterations, some flags During March 10 council meeting, bylaw opponent says "primary aim and goal of the voices requesting and pushing this legislation is the preclusion of Pride"

NEWS: 'Thinly veiled attack': Didsbury moves toward banning crosswalk alterations, some flags

Innisfail street to undergo major water, sanitary work this year Four-phase project on 48 Avenue from 40 Street to 46 Street has a construction history that goes back five years

NEWS: Innisfail street to undergo major water, sanitary work this year

This Alberta town just repealed its youth curfew bylaw A bylaw that banned youth from public places past midnight was repealed this week in Okotoks

BEYOND LOCAL: This Alberta town just repealed its youth curfew bylaw

Non-profits granted Olds property tax exemption According to the criteria, Olds council must decide if properties are being used for a charitable and benevolent purpose that benefits the general public

NEWS: Non-profits granted Olds property tax exemption

Carstairs, Innisfail teams come up short at U15 provincial curling championships 14 teams from across the province battled it out for a provincial title Feb. 26 – March 1 in Red Deer

NEWS: Carstairs, Innisfail teams come up short at U15 provincial curling championships

MARCH 11 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

NEWS: MARCH 11 ROAD REPORT: Commute road conditions, Highway 2 traffic cameras

RCMP officer discharges weapon during response to stabbing incident in northern Alberta The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is investigating a Level 1 matter after an RCMP officer shot a man suspected of stabbing a young woman in St. Paul on March 10.

BEYOND LOCAL: RCMP officer discharges weapon during response to stabbing incident in northern Alberta

Innisfail’s Travel Inn & Suites residents forced out into the cold Hotel with long-term rentals closing March 15 and 17 vulnerable citizens and two staff members must find new homes

NEWS: Innisfail’s Travel Inn & Suites residents forced out into the cold

Alberta school evacuated after bomb threat Notre Dame Collegiate has been evacuated and roads in the area are closed as police respond to a bomb threat at the school

BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta school evacuated after bomb threat

Paddling shut down on three popular Banff lakes to protect against aquatic invasive species In Banff National Park, paddling and large inflatables as well as fishing with waders or wading boots will be banned at Lake Minnewanka, Bow Lake and Moraine Lake.

BEYOND LOCAL: Paddling shut down on three popular Banff lakes to protect against aquatic invasive species

PHOTO GALLERY: Sundre hosts second annual Bridal and Grad Consignment Fair Organizer says attendance up for this year’s fundraiser that features fashion show of available formal wear garments

NEWS: PHOTO GALLERY: Sundre hosts second annual Bridal and Grad Consignment Fair

Citizen-led recall bid against Alberta premier fails to get required signatures EDMONTON — A petition looking to oust Alberta Premier Danielle Smith from her seat in the legislature has failed. Smith is the second premier in Alberta's history to face a recall petition, with the other happening nearly 90 years ago.

BEYOND LOCAL: Citizen-led recall bid against Alberta premier fails to get required signatures

Community supports Bowden Igloo entry in Kraft Hockeyville contest Judging is underway and ends March 14 at which point provincial and territorial winners will be announced

NEWS: Community supports Bowden Igloo entry in Kraft Hockeyville contest

Sentence expected this month for Alberta man who shot father Sentencing arguments were made on Friday, March 6, in an Alberta Court of Justice hearing for a man who shot his father in Okotoks in 2024

BEYOND LOCAL: Sentence expected this month for Alberta man who shot father

2026 Mountain View & Neighbours Women In Business award recipients named Women won awards in six categories during the third annual luncheon held March 6 at the Pomeroy Inn & Suites in Olds

NEWS: 2026 Mountain View & Neighbours Women In Business award recipients named

U15 Huskies banner game postponed due to weekend storm Final on Sunday was rescheduled to Wednesday on account of road conditions

NEWS: U15 Huskies banner game postponed due to weekend storm

ICYMI: This Award-Winning Nepalese Restaurant is Hidden Outside of Calgary COOL WINTER GUIDE: Tucked away in the charming town of Cochrane, Aama Nepalese Cuisine offers an authentic taste of Nepal right in the foothills. Check out why this hidden hot spot has quickly become a must-visit.

COOL WINTER GUIDE: ICYMI: This Award-Winning Nepalese Restaurant is Hidden Outside of Calgary #CoolWinterGuide #AdvertisingFeature #AlbertaTravel

TEAM PHOTOS: Meet your Cremona Minor Hockey Association 2025-26 teams Check out the U7, U9, U13 and U18 players and coaches

NEWS: TEAM PHOTOS: Meet your Cremona Minor Hockey Association 2025-26 teams

MARCH 10 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

NEWS: MARCH 10 ROAD REPORT: Commute road conditions, Highway 2 traffic cameras

Alberta wind, snow storm left 15,000 without power, others stuck on roads Peak wind gusts on March 8 topped 51 km/h in parts of Mountain View County and 81 km/h in Red Deer County contributing to power outages

NEWS: Alberta wind, snow storm left 15,000 without power, others stuck on roads