Opinion

As a contractor who makes frequent use of waste disposal facilities, I was happy to see that the Olds Eco Site would continue to operate. Convenience is good.

The farm is an inherently hazardous workplace. Animals are unpredictable, diligence is critical around machinery and mechanized equipment, and workdays are long and labour intensive.

There's no doubt town officials should make every effort to communicate proposals, plans and projects with the community.

Alberta remains the only province in Canada to not enforce Occupational Health and Safety legislation on farms and ranches.

Alberta remains the only province in Canada to not enforce Occupational Health and Safety legislation on farms and ranches.

Near the end of U.S. President Jimmy Carter's bungling administration, his press secretary Jody Powell read the latest polls, ground his teeth and said, “Fire the people.” On her return from Paris, Premier St.

After reading, and listening, to some of the reaction to Bill 6 (the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act) there are a couple of thoughts that I would like to share.

The Olds Albertan carried an article on Tuesday Nov. 24, discussing a clinic held in Olds on bodychecking for bantam hockey players.

Re: “Cycle of hate cannot be broken by more hate,” by Simon Ducatel, Olds Albertan, Nov. 17, 2015. I am in total agreement with Mr.

In the community of Olds and surrounding area, many of us are aware and touched by the recent downturn in the economy. For people personally affected by this, it can be especially hard at Christmastime.