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Go ahead and immerse yourself

Go ahead and immerse yourself

My experience in the Olds-Montreal French language exchange was great. In January, I received a form telling me about my exchange partner, and I was so excited. I was matched perfectly with my twin, MÈlodie ñ we started to text and we got along amazingly.
Sundial Growers breaks ground for marijuana facility

Sundial Growers breaks ground for marijuana facility

With the swinging of six golden shovels and the tipping of six cowboy hard hats, Sundial Growers has officially started construction on a $110-million cannabis growing operation in Olds.
Still waiting for Horizon School funding talks

Still waiting for Horizon School funding talks

Chinook's Edge School Division superintendent Kurt Sacher says he has not yet formally heard from the province about an idea he floated to look after Horizon School via a kind of integrated super ministry.
Why Olds firefighters aren't battling B.C. wildfires

Why Olds firefighters aren't battling B.C. wildfires

Acting Olds fire chief Scott Chant says there are good reasons local firefighters aren't out fighting the wildfires in B.C. However, he says that may yet happen. "I'd stay in touch," he said during an interview with the Albertan.
Police battling property crime wave

Police battling property crime wave

Olds RCMP are battling a surge in property crimes – most of it theft of vehicles or theft from vehicles, Cpl. Michael Black says.
Future of Alberta agriculture is bright: minister

Future of Alberta agriculture is bright: minister

Although the weather has been challenging at times, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Oneil Carlier says the future for the industry looks bright.
Charges pending in alleged sexual assault

Charges pending in alleged sexual assault

Olds RCMP say charges are pending against an Olds man in relation to an alleged sexual assault. Cpl. Michael Black says the incident is alleged to have occurred July 14. RCMP were called regarding the matter at 1:15 p.m. that day.
French-English exchange program comes to Olds

French-English exchange program comes to Olds

Olds welcomed a group of young Montrealers last month as part of a language exchange that is organized every two years for local French immersion students. Twelve grades 7 and 8 students from Ècole Deer Meadow School, along with two Innisfail students were part of the program put on by the local chapter of Canadian Parents for French (CPF).
Correction

Correction

A story in the July 18 edition of the Albertan headlined Special O team hugely successful in provincials contained an error. Mike Dougan won two gold medals and one silver medal. The Albertan regrets the error.
Olds resident promotes 'Frankenstein' creation

Olds resident promotes 'Frankenstein' creation

Daryll de Souza wanted his creation to be a tribute ñ even if the end result is considered by many to be a true Frankenstein.
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