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Olds Emergency Management Agency plans outreach

Olds Emergency Management Agency plans outreach

The Olds Emergency Management Agency plans to reach out this year to people who might be interested in joining the system
Olds council hikes grant for Kiwanis Music Festival

Olds council hikes grant for Kiwanis Music Festival

The Olds and District Kiwanis Music Festival, hosted at the TransCanada Theatre, is billed as the largest rural music festival in Alberta and proceeds provide scholarships to musicians across the region
Olds Farmers', Farmerettes bonspiel sorely missed: chair

Olds Farmers', Farmerettes bonspiel sorely missed: chair

After a couple of years of not having it, the Olds Farmers and Farmerettes Bonspiel attracted lots of excited curlers and fans, organizing committee chair Cory Noel says
Olds and area Special Olympians medal at Winter Games

Olds and area Special Olympians medal at Winter Games

Olds & District Special Olympics athletes won gold, silver and bronze during the Special Olympics Alberta Winter Games, held Feb. 24-26 in Sherwood Park
No property tax penalty forgiveness for Olds business owner

No property tax penalty forgiveness for Olds business owner

Olds business owner who owes $14,205.08 in tax penalties was "financially challenged from the effects of COVID"
People of all ages invited to World Day of Prayer service in Olds

People of all ages invited to World Day of Prayer service in Olds

On March 3, at 2 p.m., St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Olds will be hosting services for the World Day of Prayer
New rules for passing emergency vehicles postponed

New rules for passing emergency vehicles postponed

New rules doubling for motorists who go faster than 60 kilometres an hour (km/h) when passing stopped emergency crews on highways with their lights flashing now come into effect Sept. 1
Breast cancer screening down at Olds mobile unit

Breast cancer screening down at Olds mobile unit

A mobile screen test mobile mammography unit, set up in Olds saw fewer clients than in previous years, an Alberta Health Services (AHS) spokesperson says
COVID-19 continuing care facility recommendations welcomed by area operator

COVID-19 continuing care facility recommendations welcomed by area operator

“The COVID-19 response was impeded by insufficient preparedness and structural barriers, many of which have been long-standing, that existed at then start of the pandemic,” said auditor general in new report
Deadline to buy tickets for Olds Grizzlys Awards banquet looms

Deadline to buy tickets for Olds Grizzlys Awards banquet looms

There’s still a chance to get tickets for the Olds Grizzlys Junior A Hockey Club’s annual Awards and Fundraising Banquet -- if you act quickly
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