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Community standards bylaw approval stalled

Community standards bylaw approval stalled

The town's community standards bylaw was stalled at second reading during council's meeting on March 29. Councillors Harvey Walsh and Mary Anne Overwater withheld unanimous consent for third reading that night. Coun.
Watch out for mystery shopper fraud

Watch out for mystery shopper fraud

The Olds Chamber of Commerce is warning residents to watch out for a mystery shopper scam.
French Immersion students receive certificates

French Immersion students receive certificates

Olds High School grades 10 and 11 lead French Immersion students received DELF certificates for their success in the program during a ceremony at the school March 21.
Magic is in the cards

Magic is in the cards

The trick starts with visualization. Pablo Becker asks you to picture spreading a deck of cards across a table. You pick one and tell him which it is. Becker then pulls out a boxed deck of his own.
Man pushed woman down flight of stairs

Man pushed woman down flight of stairs

A man who pushed a woman down a flight of stairs and then punched her in the face and body has been jailed.
Presentations to Olds Olympic wrestler planned

Presentations to Olds Olympic wrestler planned

Local residents will have some opportunities during Spring Fling this Friday to help out former Olds resident Danielle Lappage who is preparing to compete in the Rio Olympics this summer.
Lots of drugs in Mountain View County

Lots of drugs in Mountain View County

Name a major illegal drug and it likely is being used in Mountain View County, an RCMP officer says. Const.
Compassion dog to benefit from Spring Fling funds

Compassion dog to benefit from Spring Fling funds

Chinook Arch Victims Services (CAVS) is one of four charities or non-profit groups hoping to raise money via the second annual Spring Fling, which takes place Friday, April 8, 7 p.m. at the Cow Palace.
Olds resident walks for mom in cancer fundraiser

Olds resident walks for mom in cancer fundraiser

Lung cancer wasn't supposed to happen to Olds resident Shona Willick's mother Marie. She was healthy, active and worked as a health care aide. "The feeling was surreal and that it could not be happening to mom because she was so healthy.
Sidewalk café bylaw to come before council

Sidewalk café bylaw to come before council

The policies and priorities committee has passed a motion directing administration to bring its sidewalk café and sales bylaw to a regular council meeting for first reading.
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