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Scholarships awarded during recital

Scholarships awarded during recital

The Olds and District Music Teachers Association held its annual scholarship recital on Friday, Nov. 20 at the First Baptist Church in Olds.
Christmas tree fire prevention tips

Christmas tree fire prevention tips

The holiday season is upon us and that means that many families and businesses will be putting up Christmas trees. Here are a few safety tips and facts to keep you safe over the holidays.
Attempts made to pass counterfeit bills

Attempts made to pass counterfeit bills

Olds RCMP are investigating several instances of suspects attempting to pass counterfeit American currency ($20 and $10 notes).
Farm bill one example of rushed legislation: Cooper

Farm bill one example of rushed legislation: Cooper

Bill 6, the hotly contested act to protect farm workers, is a prime example of the provincial government's desire to push through legislation without proper consultation, according to Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA Nathan Cooper.
Interact class has big fundraising plans

Interact class has big fundraising plans

The 27-member Deer Meadow School Interact Club has some big plans for the Christmas season and beyond. For example, until Dec. 10, they're raising money via Habitat For Humanity Christmas catalogues. From Dec. 14 through Dec.
Koinonia drama production on stage this week

Koinonia drama production on stage this week

Olds Koinonia Christian School's drama production this week tells the story of a middle-aged man trying to out-manoeuvre his daughter's attempts to put him in a home.
Local MLA mourns fellow politician who passed away

Local MLA mourns fellow politician who passed away

Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA Nathan Cooper says the passing of fellow MLA Manmeet Bhullar has opened his eyes to the fragility of life and the importance of family. A memorial service for Bhullar, 35, was held Nov. 29 in Calgary. He was killed Nov.
Police stepping up checkstops during the holidays

Police stepping up checkstops during the holidays

Olds RCMP say police are stepping up Alberta checkstops to discourage and possibly arrest those who drink and drive this holiday season.
Waste commission tractor stolen

Waste commission tractor stolen

A John Deere tractor belonging to the Mountain View Regional Waste Management Commission was stolen after the Didsbury landfill was broken into during a weekend in late November.
It's all in the family for custodians

It's all in the family for custodians

Chinook's Edge School Division -- one of the largest rural school divisions in the province -- has many examples of staff who are related to one another.
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