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Province announces $6 million for medical students to work in rural Alberta

Province announces $6 million for medical students to work in rural Alberta

The Alberta government recently announced $6 million in funding that will be geared toward placing medical students in rural areas of the province.
Federal bank regulator proposes tightening test for uninsured mortgages

Federal bank regulator proposes tightening test for uninsured mortgages

Any buyer whose down payment on a home is less than one-fifth of the purchase price must undergo the stress test to demonstrate they could still afford mortgage payments in a higher rate environment.
Foothills area music festival continues to roar

Foothills area music festival continues to roar

HIghwood festival goes online after missing one year due to COVID
Reynolds museum ancient artifacts hit the auction block

Reynolds museum ancient artifacts hit the auction block

Edmonton antique dealer parts with massive collection of ancient artifacts acquired from the Stan Reynolds collection--plus a few extras of his own.
Airdrie RCMP shares motorcycle safety tips after teenager stopped with no plates

Airdrie RCMP shares motorcycle safety tips after teenager stopped with no plates

The Airdrie RCMP is sharing a number of motorcycle safety tips, after a teenager was stopped on an electric-powered motorcycle in traffic with no license plate.
Pandemic is especially tough on hospice clients

Pandemic is especially tough on hospice clients

Some are so sad they wonder why they bother living, Olds & District Hospice Society executive director says
Notley proposes bill to expand coal mining policy and begin public consultation

Notley proposes bill to expand coal mining policy and begin public consultation

“Albertans have been very clear. They want mountains, not mines. They want clean water."
No immediate enforcement action expected from Sundre rally

No immediate enforcement action expected from Sundre rally

Mountain View Freedom group has held multiple rallies in the region
Olympian’s baby with rare cancer in remission

Olympian’s baby with rare cancer in remission

There's been a "huge win" for the baby daughter of a local family who's battling a rare cancer.
Longview could be home to rodeo grounds

Longview could be home to rodeo grounds

John Scott, Chad Besplug look to open outdoor arena to run pro and community rodeo events at Highway 22 at 546 Ave. W.
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