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The Town of Olds says it will endeavour to provide a higher level of service for Olds Minor Baseball after the organization's president brought concerns to council and administrative staff over ball diamond upkeep, availability and diamond closures.

CARSTAIRS - A track and field coach from Carstairs was ecstatic recently watching his student win gold at the national track and field championships in Montreal.

The Olds mosquito AA (U-11) Spitfires were "just one game short" of making it into the playoffs during the provincials, head coach Jason Jaffray says. The Spitfires ended up in a tie for third place with a 2-2 record during the provincials, held Aug.

Wrestler Danielle Lappage, formerly of Olds, says the silver medal she won during the Poland Open gives her great confidence as she prepares for the 2019 Senior Wrestling World Championships, in Kazakhstan Sept. 14-22.

CARSTAIRS - A former Carstairs-area resident will be competing for Canada in para-cycling at the next Parapan American Games. Lowell Taylor, who now lives in Lethbridge, qualified for the Games by having strong showings throughout the season.

Olds throwing athlete Rachel Andres has qualified for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. The discus thrower made that announcement in an email to the Albertan. "After Nationals, my world ranking rose to No.