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Highlands planning bylaw gets first reading

Highlands planning bylaw gets first reading

Olds town council gave first reading last week to a new Highlands Area Structure Plan amendment bylaw. Before second reading can take place, a public hearing on the bylaw must be held. That hearing is set for March 27 at 7 p.m. at council chambers.
Decision on fire chief leave expected shortly

Decision on fire chief leave expected shortly

A decision on whether fire Chief Lorne Thompson will come back from his current leave or whether town of Olds chief operating officer Scott Chant will continue as acting fire chief is expected to be made in the coming days.
Wildrose leader questions solar rebates

Wildrose leader questions solar rebates

Wildrose leader Brian Jean says while he supports the idea of solar and wind power, he thinks the NDP government's newly-announced solar power rebate program is the wrong way to go.
OI asks town to reschedule loans

OI asks town to reschedule loans

With the help of "a third party," town administrative staff are analyzing a proposal by Olds Institute (OI) to stretch out the repayment period for two loans totalling $14 million it received from the province via the Town of Olds.
Unite-the-right issue dominates meeting

Unite-the-right issue dominates meeting

The debate over merging the Progressive Conservative and Wildrose parties into one entity dominated Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA Nathan Cooper's Town Hall Community Consultation Feb. 21.
United Church hosts World Day of Prayer

United Church hosts World Day of Prayer

The Olds United Church is hosting the annual World Day of Prayer in this community this year. It takes place this Friday, March 3 at 2 p.m. and is expected to last an hour, with refreshments to follow.
Big Brothers hosting 30th annual Bowl For Kids

Big Brothers hosting 30th annual Bowl For Kids

The 30th annual Bowl For Kids is set to strike big this weekend.
Cornerstone area plan redesigned

Cornerstone area plan redesigned

The town of Olds has passed bylaws making changes to its Cornerstone Area Structure Plan. The plan incorporates residential business and recreational developments north of Highway 27 and east of 70th Avenue.
Marketing strategy for Olds planned

Marketing strategy for Olds planned

Olds Institute (OI) wants to market the community, but wants to do it in an efficient, consistent way. And it wants community input on how best to do that. So OI has adopted a strategy to achieve that goal.
Wildrose leader coming to Olds

Wildrose leader coming to Olds

Wildrose Party leader Brian Jean, the leader of the official Opposition in the Alberta legislature, is coming to Olds. He will be at the Legion Monday at 7 p.m.
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