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Olds officials offer tips to prevent basement flooding during rainfall

Olds officials offer tips to prevent basement flooding during rainfall

As the rain continues to fall, Olds town officials have some advice for homeowners to prevent rain water from flooding their basements
Update: Innisfail RCMP advise public that teen found safe after being reported missing

Update: Innisfail RCMP advise public that teen found safe after being reported missing

Innisfail Mounties express gratitude to the public for help locating youth who on June 12 had been reported missing
Different situations for two Olds High School reunion attendees

Different situations for two Olds High School reunion attendees

One person who attended a reunion celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Olds High School's Class of '72 has been to every one while another came to her first one ever
Olds high school class of '72 holds 50-year reunion (6 photos)

Olds high school class of '72 holds 50-year reunion (6 photos)

On June 11, the Olds High School class of 1972 held a reunion at a farm just northwest of Olds, marking 50 years since they graduated
Two local residents face charges following drug bust

Two local residents face charges following drug bust

One resident from Olds and another from Mountain View County charged in connection with a drug bust after police conduct search of homes in town and county
Red Deer River flood warning downgraded

Red Deer River flood warning downgraded

Flood watch warning issued for the Little Red Deer River remained in place Tuesday, while flood watch advisories in place for several tributaries including the Fallentimber and Bearberry creeks as well as the James and Raven rivers
Heavy rain expected to taper off Wednesday, say officials

Heavy rain expected to taper off Wednesday, say officials

Alberta minister of Environment and Parks says his department is coordinating closely with municipalities that could be affected as rain continues to fall
"Grey water" diverted into ditches as lift station hits capacity due to high rainfall

"Grey water" diverted into ditches as lift station hits capacity due to high rainfall

Town officials are asking residents to immediately and until further notice reduce their water consumption from sources such as showers, tubs, washing machines, dishwashers and sinks
Heavy rainfall makes bodies of water dangerous: Olds officials

Heavy rainfall makes bodies of water dangerous: Olds officials

Olds town officials are asking all residents and visitors to stay away from storm ponds due to high water levels brought on by this week's heavy rainfall
No staff layoffs anticipated by Chinook’s Edge School Division as budget passes

No staff layoffs anticipated by Chinook’s Edge School Division as budget passes

Chinook’s Edge School Division trustees approved $132-million budget at last meeting
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