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Gulf War vet proud to serve

Gulf War vet proud to serve

While serving in the first Gulf War Olds resident Leslie Manchur never knew whether she'd been hit by chemical or biological weapons or not. They're colourless and odourless.
New sewagesystem worries Bowden mayor

New sewagesystem worries Bowden mayor

Bowden mayor Robb Stuart has some frustrations with the South Red Deer Regional Wastewater Commission.
Students learn theatre in hands-on way

Students learn theatre in hands-on way

Students at Bowden Grandview School will be learning about literacy by creating their own drama productions when Trickster Theatre visits from November 17 to 21.
Fatal accident underlines need for winter driving: RCMP

Fatal accident underlines need for winter driving: RCMP

Olds RCMP are urging drivers to drive carefully -- according to the road conditions -- in the wake of a fatal vehicle collision which occurred west of Olds on Monday. The collision occurred at about 10:30 a.m. Nov.
Fire reported at Hildebrand Motors

Fire reported at Hildebrand Motors

Olds Fire department and ambulance crews, along with RCMP responded to a 911 call of a fire at Hildebrand Motors late Wednesday afternoon. Workers doing renovations at the building noticed a small fire in the roof area.
Bridge installed on Olds Campus

Bridge installed on Olds Campus

A major piece of the Olds College Centennial Village student housing project – bridge to link facilities -- was installed Thursday at the construction site on campus.
Life is a struggle in Middle East

Life is a struggle in Middle East

The average Canadian has no concept of what life is like in the Middle East, says a man who served with peacekeeping units in Israel.
Forgotten war vet honoured

Forgotten war vet honoured

It was shortly after noon a month ago on a typically hot and sunny day in southern California when Karole Sutherland received an email that would forever rewrite family history.
Residents urgedto get flu shots

Residents urgedto get flu shots

You can be responsible for spreading influenza and not even know it. So it's a good idea to get your flu shot, according to an official from Alberta Health Services (AHS).
Hatreds in Middle East run too deep for peace

Hatreds in Middle East run too deep for peace

Peace in the Middle East is virtually impossible to achieve because the hatred between factions is too deeply embedded, according to an Olds Legion member who served in Israel.
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