Second local business looks for marijuana zone re-designation
An application to re-designate three lots from Light Industrial District to Direct Control 7 District has been made by a second business in the town of Olds. Direct Control District is specific to medical marijuana facility use and development.
The company, Olds Soft Gels, currently operates at 5807- 48th Ave., and is proposing to develop a full medical marijuana facility on this and two adjacent lots, in order to produce cannabis oil soft gels.
Council gave first reading to the bylaw amendment, and set the public hearing for Tuesday May 23 at 7 p.m. in council chambers.
Council made the same change for two lots owned by medical marijuana producer Sundial Growers Inc. after a public hearing on April 10.
Public hearing for narrow lot driveways in Highlands
A public hearing has been set to discuss a proposed bylaw amendment that would allow for narrow lots in the Highlands development to have front driveway access, instead of lane-only access.
The bylaw would apply to the entire town, but could be restructured as site-specific, allowing it to apply only to subject lots in the Highlands development.
Council gave first reading to the bylaw amendment, and set the public hearing for Monday June 26 at 7 p.m. in council chambers. An open house for public input will also be hosted prior to the public hearing.
Nu-2-U allocates spring 2017 grants
The Nu-2-U thrift store, which is owned by the Town of Olds, awards annual grants to local charities, funded by their revenue. According to the town, since the fall of 2011, the Nu-2-U grant program has allocated $196,270 to programs and services in Olds.
Four grant applications from the community were received for the current round of funding and reviewed by the grant committee.
Council made the motion to approve the following grants totalling $10,250:
$7,000 for the Olds and District Hospice Society.
$1,400 for the Hope 4 MVC Kids Society.
$1,000 for Meals on Wheels Olds.
$850 for the Olds Community Chorus.
