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ted on the Village Media platform. Our local coverage includes Mountain View County, Olds, Innisfail, Bowden, Sundre, Didsbury, Cremona and Carstairs. We break locally-driven news written by local journalists and cover all the important issues in your “Village.” It’s our top priority. We update throughout the day, so when you come back to visit, chances are you’ll find something new. In addition to hard news, we also provide information that is important to the community that you won’t find in most media. We like to write stories about new local businesses, highlight special events and bring you general information about anything that impacts the heart of the community. Although we are hyper-local in our approach, we also provide national news from The Canadian Press, editorial columnists, entertainment and special features. We’re independent and it shows in everything we do. And we promise that we’ll remain fiercely local. Let us know what you think at [email protected].

It's hoped that Olds Health Care Fundraising Committee’s funding will encourage recipients to come back and practise the...
11/10/2025

It's hoped that Olds Health Care Fundraising Committee’s funding will encourage recipients to come back and practise their professions in Olds when they graduate

A new independent study concluded efforts to reduce fuel for wildfires since 2003 in Jasper National Park, including pre...
11/10/2025

A new independent study concluded efforts to reduce fuel for wildfires since 2003 in Jasper National Park, including prescribed burns and forest thinning, helped mitigate the 2024 blaze

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Members of Royal Canadian Legion Branch #223 in Sundre deliver early Remembrance Day service at seniors’ care centre
11/10/2025

Members of Royal Canadian Legion Branch #223 in Sundre deliver early Remembrance Day service at seniors’ care centre

COOL WINTER GUIDE: Have you ever been camping in the winter? We already know that Alberta has a lot to offer the outdoor...
11/10/2025

COOL WINTER GUIDE: Have you ever been camping in the winter? We already know that Alberta has a lot to offer the outdoor enthusiast all year round, but camping in the snow?

COOL WINTER GUIDE: Have you ever been camping in the winter? We already know that Alberta has a lot to offer the outdoor enthusiast all year round, but camping in the snow?

Mature Asset Strategy unfortunately ignores the polluter-pay principle, says letter writer
11/10/2025

Mature Asset Strategy unfortunately ignores the polluter-pay principle, says letter writer

ICYMI: For seven-year-old Audrey, The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program is more than just an organization; it's a l...
11/10/2025

ICYMI: For seven-year-old Audrey, The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program is more than just an organization; it's a lifeline, offering a vital support system with a rich history in Canada. As the program commemorates its 50th anniversary, Audrey's story highlights the profound impact of community and dedicated resources.

For seven-year-old Audrey, The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program is more than just an organization; it's a lifeline, offering a vital support system with a rich history in Canada. As the program commemorates its 50th anniversary, Audrey's story highlights the profound impact of community and de...

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras
11/10/2025

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras

“We are in one of the most exciting shifts in human history, when technology and human creativity are merging in ways th...
11/10/2025

“We are in one of the most exciting shifts in human history, when technology and human creativity are merging in ways that redefine how we live and work,” says speaker

“We are in one of the most exciting shifts in human history, when technology and human creativity are merging in ways that redefine how we live and work,” says Olds speaker

Over the past eight years, about $1 million has been spent on improving acute care in Olds
11/09/2025

Over the past eight years, about $1 million has been spent on improving acute care in Olds

About $1 million has been spent on improving acute care in Olds, north of Calgary

Two tears ago Andrea Raab, an 18-tear-old taekwondo athlete from Cochrane, missed her opportunity to represent Canada on...
11/09/2025

Two tears ago Andrea Raab, an 18-tear-old taekwondo athlete from Cochrane, missed her opportunity to represent Canada on the world stage because of an injury. In October of 2025, she finally got her chance.

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Jason Nixon says his Assisted Living and Social Services department will be dealing with the backlog of continuing care ...
11/09/2025

Jason Nixon says his Assisted Living and Social Services department will be dealing with the backlog of continuing care inside the health-care system

Sundre-area MLA Jason Nixon says his Assisted Living and Social Services department will be dealing with the backlog of continuing care inside the health-care system

Answering former deputy premier of Alberta's call for help got this Central Alberta man out of his comfort zone
11/09/2025

Answering former deputy premier of Alberta's call for help got this Central Alberta man out of his comfort zone

Answering former deputy premier of Alberta's call for help got this Innisfail man out of his comfort zone

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The Olds Albertan has been dedicated to informing, educating, and entertaining readers within Olds and the surrounding area through hyper-local news since 1993. The paper, published and circulated for free every Tuesday, has grown to adapt to the changing dynamics of the community over the years to keep on top of developments within the community. Our readers care about their community, and we are dedicated to ensuring they are informed wherever they consume their news.

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