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More space in reopened Nu2U store

More space in reopened Nu2U store

The Nu2U community thrift store opens this week with expanded premises. Last week volunteers ñ with some help from town staff ñ expanded eastward into the former Fairy Meadows Play Area that had operated next door.
Mexicans learn English, Canadian culture in Olds

Mexicans learn English, Canadian culture in Olds

This summer, Olds College (OC) participated in a program to teach Mexican students and instructors English as a Second Language (ESL) and teach them about Canadian and Alberta culture.
Hailstorm hurts various dealerships differently

Hailstorm hurts various dealerships differently

Car dealers in Olds and area are still recovering from the damage inflicted by a savage hailstorm, although some got hit a lot harder than others.
Town approves consolidation loan for OI

Town approves consolidation loan for OI

Council approved the consolidation of two loans into a single $14-million loan made to the Olds Institute (OI) for the installation of the town's fibre network, at a special council meeting.
Police investigating string of thefts, break-ins

Police investigating string of thefts, break-ins

RCMP are investigating a string of break-ins and thefts that occurred in the Olds and Bowden area around the first week of August. Progress has been made on the theft of a truck, which occurred some time between 10 p.m. Aug. 4 and 3:30 p.m. Aug. 5.
Insurance company deluged with hail damage claims

Insurance company deluged with hail damage claims

An insurance company says the claims it has received from a late July hailstorm in Olds dwarf those it has received from previous storms.
Need witnesses to robbery, assault with tire iron

Need witnesses to robbery, assault with tire iron

Olds RCMP are continuing to investigate an alleged robbery and assault involving a tire iron at the No Frills Liquor Store. Police say the incident occurred July 24 at about 9:55 p.m.
Second councillor throws hat in the ring

Second councillor throws hat in the ring

Another Olds councillor has tossed their hat into the ring for the upcoming municipal election on Oct. 16. Coun. Mary Anne Overwater announced last Friday that she would let her name stand for a second term on council.
Bowden council postpones decision on alley drainage

Bowden council postpones decision on alley drainage

BOWDEN ñ Town council has voted to postpone discussion on drainage problems in the alley behind Reddi Mart to a later meeting. Council has discussed the issue a couple of times, including with a resident who lives behind the store.
Charges pending

Charges pending

Olds RCMP say at least one charge may be laid in the wake of a two-vehicle collision that occurred at the intersection of highways 2A and 27. Emergency crews were called to the scene at 10:37 a.m. Aug. 7.
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