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Lifting art community to new heights

Lifting art community to new heights

It's an event like no other, lifting the art community to new heights from coast to coast. Art Battle Olds is back -- bigger and better than ever. And in 2016 it's all in support of the Olds and District Hospice Society and Hope 4 MVC Kids.
Grandparenting is an odd term

Grandparenting is an odd term

My grandchild has entered a family with a long history of strict, structured upbringing. There was sure and swift correction, but never a lack of love. She has no concept of these memories and traits that form her grandmother, though.
Modernization continues at Innisfail's Catholic school

Modernization continues at Innisfail's Catholic school

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Mount View Special Riding Association ready for another year

Mount View Special Riding Association ready for another year

The Mount View Special Riding Association (MVSRA) is preparing for another season of therapeutic riding for clients all over Central Alberta.
Creating a community for seniors in Sundre

Creating a community for seniors in Sundre

The construction of a three-storey $26.6-million seniors' living facility in Sundre is on budget and slightly ahead of schedule, say officials.
County increases fines for permit failures

County increases fines for permit failures

Mountain View County (MVC) council has approved steep increases in fines for commercial and industrial projects that fail to have the appropriate permits in place.
Young competitors getting great rodeo experience

Young competitors getting great rodeo experience

Young competitors are gaining great and valuable experience competing in Mountain View Cowpoke Junior Rodeo events this fall and winter, says rodeo co-organizer Patricia McKean. “They are definitely learning,” said McKean.
Schools' safety protocol up to date

Schools' safety protocol up to date

In light of the recent school shooting in northern Saskatchewan, the Chinook's Edge School Division is reminding its community partners that the division has comprehensive and up-to-date security plans in place to ensure student and staff safety.
County agrees to help fund recycling centre

County agrees to help fund recycling centre

Mountain View County council has passed a motion authorizing a $600 annual contribution to help fund the Cremona recycling centre. The move came during the recent regularly scheduled council meeting.
Policing advisory committee suffers identity crisis

Policing advisory committee suffers identity crisis

The Olds & District Community Policing Advisory Society (ODCPAS) is going through an identity crisis.
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