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Build on local strengths, economic developer says

Build on local strengths, economic developer says

Locally-owned high-speed internet is one strength of Olds while agriculture and Olds College is another
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Veterinarian shortage creating challenges, says county councillor

Veterinarian shortage creating challenges, says county councillor

Gord Krebs prepared a resolution to go before the upcoming Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) central zone meeting calling for action on the matter
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Make sure incoming firms will stay: Olds economic developer

Make sure incoming firms will stay: Olds economic developer

Some companies have no local ties and can set up shop anywhere, Sandra Blyth warns
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Passenger rail advocate pitches plan in Olds

Passenger rail advocate pitches plan in Olds

Council votes to receive Alberta Regional Rail Inc. presentation as information
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Employee training more cost-effective than tax breaks: economic developer

Employee training more cost-effective than tax breaks: economic developer

Sandra Blyth says in the U.S., billions of dollars spent on incentives or tax breaks to lure companies has been "wasted"
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Economic development plan implementation expected in three years

Economic development plan implementation expected in three years

Olds' new economic development officer says she needs to find out what local businesses produce, import before devising a plan
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Bowden mayor confident pea processor is here to stay

Bowden mayor confident pea processor is here to stay

The company broke ground Oct. 7 and is currently completing planning department paperwork for the facility
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Proposed condo building in Olds approved

Proposed condo building in Olds approved

If the project goes ahead, the building would be the second one constructed in the former Olds High School athletic grounds north of A&W
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Sales manager unsure of cause for ag equipment parts supply problems

Sales manager unsure of cause for ag equipment parts supply problems

Rocky Mountain Equipment service sales manager Gordon Leask is not sure whether the pandemic or an overall lack of parts is the problem
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Ford customers have adapted to supply chain issues

Ford customers have adapted to supply chain issues

Production roared back after plants were shut down for about three months, but shortages still remain
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