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Council in brief

Council in brief

MVRWMC includes hydrocarbon contaminated soil in waste definition The Mountain View Regional Waste Management Commission requested a change to the wording of the Membership Agreement signed by the six member municipalities, to amend the definition of
Retiring college president has no regrets

Retiring college president has no regrets

Tom Thompson saw his last Olds College graduation this past weekend after 16 years as president of the institution.
Former British resident horrified by bombing

Former British resident horrified by bombing

A former British resident who lived near Manchester, England is horrified by the bombing that occurred in that city last week.
Little free pantry now open for kindness

Little free pantry now open for kindness

A new feature popped up in Centennial Park last week, and those responsible hope the idea will root itself in more than just its concrete footing.
Suspicious vehicle complaint leads to arrest

Suspicious vehicle complaint leads to arrest

A frequent Mountain View County resident and a friend ñ last known to live in Calgary ñ have been arrested after an incident in rural Olds. Shaylene Kendra McCauley, 18, and Kacy Cedrick Savoie.
RCMP unveil new local anti-drug initiative

RCMP unveil new local anti-drug initiative

The Olds RCMP unveiled a new anti-drug initiative in the form of an anonymous local tip line during this weekend's Crime prevention trade show at the legion.
Youth urge participation in golf tourney

Youth urge participation in golf tourney

On Friday, June 16, the Olds Rotary Club will hold its 17th annual fundraising golf tournament. The tournament, held at Olds Central Highlands Golf Club, is an 18-hole scramble.
Skateboard park ramp noise solution proposed

Skateboard park ramp noise solution proposed

BOWDEN ñ A solution may soon be found to a long-standing issue at the Bowden Action Park ñ noise made as skateboarders ride the metal quarter pipe and pyramid. During council's May 15 meeting, Coun.
Family pays it down by paying it forward

Family pays it down by paying it forward

Last Saturday evening, Brandy Hodgson finished making the down payment on her new duplex that's set to break ground this month. But she didn't go to the bank for one last deposit.
Bowden school VP headed to ÈOES

Bowden school VP headed to ÈOES

The current vice-principal of Bowden Grandview School, Margo Nygard, will take over as the principal of …cole Olds Elementary School, effective this fall. Nygard has been working within the Chinook's Edge School Division for the past 20 years.
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