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Uncertain future as 2017 begins in Bowden

Uncertain future as 2017 begins in Bowden

BOWDEN - Mayor Robb Stuart says the outlook for Bowden is rather hazy right now as the town awaits moves from the provincial government and others on various projects. The biggest item on the agenda is the town's budget.
Christmas dinner a success, despite cold weather

Christmas dinner a success, despite cold weather

The 2016 Henry Sonnenberg Christmas Dinner was a great success, despite the fact that attendance was down a bit from last year, a spokesman says.
Crash claims Good Samaritan and trucker

Crash claims Good Samaritan and trucker

BOWDEN - A horrific early morning semi-truck collision on the Queen Elizabeth II Highway at Bowden has claimed the lives of two Calgarians, one of them a Good Samaritan who stopped to help a stricken truck driver.
MLA optimistic 2017 will be better

MLA optimistic 2017 will be better

Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA Nathan Cooper is pretty confident 2017 will be a better year for the constituency than 2016 was - primarily because oil prices are higher and he says the agricultural sector is still relatively strong.
Watching for drug-impaired drivers

Watching for drug-impaired drivers

Later this year, the federal government is expected to introduce legislation to make the recreational use of marijuana legal. Olds RCMP Cpl. Michael Black warns Olds and area residents not to assume that means they can use it and drive.
Court date set re: bullet-firing incident

Court date set re: bullet-firing incident

A man arrested in connection with an incident in which a bullet was fired through a house and into an apartment building in Bowden is due in court again Jan. 16.
Tim Hortons donates to food bank

Tim Hortons donates to food bank

The Mountain View Food Bank got a belated Christmas gift on Dec. 27: a cheque for $5,358 from Tim Hortons. That figure represents 100 per cent of the proceeds from coffee and hot chocolate sales Dec.
Town will provide services prudently in downturn

Town will provide services prudently in downturn

Olds mayor Judy Dahl says as 2017 begins, the town will continue providing services to residents and make improvements, but in a careful manner, in light of the economic downturn. Late last year, council approved a $10.
Police investigating break-in

Police investigating break-in

Olds RCMP are investigating a break-in to a home in Bowden. The incident occurred on Dec. 17 between 6 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. "Entry is believed to have been gained through a bedroom window by sliding it open," Olds RCMP Cpl. Michael Black says.
Bowden has no plans to hike sewer costs

Bowden has no plans to hike sewer costs

BOWDEN - The good news for Bowden ratepayers is their sewer and water rates aren't expected to increase in 2017. That's council's plan as it hammers out its budget.
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