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Men's Shed of Olds creates outdoor furniture for emergency shelter

Men's Shed of Olds creates outdoor furniture for emergency shelter

The project, which began in January, was expected to be completed by about the end of May, says Dennis McKernan, secretary treasurer of the Men's Shed of Olds, located north of Calgary
Olds library saves community $3.5 million, manager says

Olds library saves community $3.5 million, manager says

However, the library is running close to capacity, so if the town grows as expected, some strategies will have to be devised to cope with that, manager Lesley Moody said
Second sewer repair project in Olds announced

Second sewer repair project in Olds announced

This latest sewer repair project, which will be undertaken at 6201, 6205 and 6206 Davis Place, is expected to take from 8 a.m. June 4 to 7 p.m. June 5 to complete
Olds sewer main repair project begins June 3

Olds sewer main repair project begins June 3

The intersection of 52 St. and 56 Ave will be closed, possibly for two days as the work is undertaken
SNDL asks for cannabis production to be removed from Olds property zoning

SNDL asks for cannabis production to be removed from Olds property zoning

Rezoning application to turn direct control land to light industrial 1 allows for power-hungry data centres, along with other uses
Heavy police presence in Olds Thursday resulted in man's arrest, firearm charges

Heavy police presence in Olds Thursday resulted in man's arrest, firearm charges

RCMP Emergency Response Team and Police Dog Services aided Olds RCMP May 29 in executing search warrant tied to illegal handgun complaint
Plan to allow low-density housing in Olds neighbourhood approved

Plan to allow low-density housing in Olds neighbourhood approved

CAO says while the town’s housing strategy calls for more multi-unit housing rather than single-family homes, there's room for both
Former Habitat For Humanity Central Alberta land in Olds rezoned for new use

Former Habitat For Humanity Central Alberta land in Olds rezoned for new use

About a decade ago, the land was obtained from the Town of Olds but is now being divested back to the municipality
Dandelions don't constitute 'unslightly' yards under Olds bylaw

Dandelions don't constitute 'unslightly' yards under Olds bylaw

Dandelions don't necessarily make a yard unsightly, nor are they a noxious weed, protective services director Justin Andrew says
Town of Olds 'naturalizing' certain public green spaces

Town of Olds 'naturalizing' certain public green spaces

Low-use or difficult-to-maintain green spaces, shrub beds being converted
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