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Detachment commander no fan of photo enforcement

Detachment commander no fan of photo enforcement

A discussion on cameras, of various sorts, arose during the RCMP's delegation to the policies and priorities committee on Dec. 21, with the detachment commander voicing his ambivalence toward photo traffic enforcement. Coun.
College staff, students donate to clothing drive

College staff, students donate to clothing drive

As a way to give back to the community, the Olds College Residence Life Department at College Housing Olds Co. created a challenge for the entire Olds College community.
Acting college vice president advancement chosen

Acting college vice president advancement chosen

An interim replacement for former Olds College vice president of advancement has been chosen. Tanya McDonald, formerly the college's aassociate vice president of research and learning enterprises, is now the acting vice president advancement.
Feds reject bid for grant to revitalize Centennial Park

Feds reject bid for grant to revitalize Centennial Park

Centennial Park upgrades will carry on, but without a half-million-dollar grant from the federal government.
Mayor announces council's priorities

Mayor announces council's priorities

Olds town council has six priorities as it heads into the new year, according to mayor Judy Dahl. Those six goals are: build better relationships with stakeholders. make sure the town of Olds continues to take the leadership role in sustainability.
Bowden council debates identifying its vehicles

Bowden council debates identifying its vehicles

Bowden town council is wrestling with a sticky question ñ should signs go back on its vehicles identifying them as town vehicles? During its Dec. 14 meeting, councillors agreed there are positive and negative aspects to doing so.
Residence taxation bylaw passes

Residence taxation bylaw passes

Council gave second and third readings to the Taxation of College Dormitories Bylaw on Dec. 14. Votes were unanimous, with Coun. Rudy Durieux absent.
Famous horse breeder/trainer to be honoured

Famous horse breeder/trainer to be honoured

The Town of Bowden is presenting area resident Dale “Colonel” Saunders with a plaque on New Year's Eve for his 2,000th horse racing win and his contributions to the community.
Co-operation agreement between town and county unveiled next month

Co-operation agreement between town and county unveiled next month

Town of Olds and Mountain View County officials have hammered out an inter-municipal agreement to ensure issues like growth and the delivery of programs and services are done efficiently and effectively for residents of both communities.
Yoga studio planned to replace daycare

Yoga studio planned to replace daycare

A yoga studio could be opening near 54 Street and 48 Avenue, after council passed an amendment to its land use bylaw on Dec. 14.
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