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A few things to know about Oldstice

A few things to know about Oldstice

First off, the 2014 Summer Oldstice celebration on June 21 has found a new home on 50 Avenue between 50 and 48 streets with the event's main stage in the parking lot of the Texas Mickey bar across from Shoppers Drug Mart.
McIver visits his 'boss' in Olds

McIver visits his 'boss' in Olds

A second Progressive Conservative leadership hopeful came to town as Calgary-Hays MLA Ric McIver visited Olds on June 11.
Horse cutting event back on; details on 2013 Finals cancellation emerge

Horse cutting event back on; details on 2013 Finals cancellation emerge

The Olds Cutter's Classic will carry on this August after the Olds Regional Exhibition (ORE) previously cancelled the event.
Garbage and recycling bins coming to Bowden

Garbage and recycling bins coming to Bowden

Bowden residents could see roll carts for garbage and recycling collection coming to their doors as soon as late July or early August.
Looking for a contractor? Consider these tips

Looking for a contractor? Consider these tips

With the spring/summer building and renovating season in full swing, it's likely many Olds residents are looking to find a contractor to help them with their big projects.
Massive manhunt nets campground shooting suspect

Massive manhunt nets campground shooting suspect

A man wanted in connection to an alleged armed robbery near Innisfail last week was taken into custody shortly after midnight on June 13 following a massive, nearly six-hour manhunt in Bowden.
Local businesses eager for college suds

Local businesses eager for college suds

Restaurants and bars in town are thirsty for the Olds College Teaching Brewery's selection of beers.According to Tony Stolz, the brewery's business manager, beer sales are higher than expected, currently running four months ahead of production.
Guilty plea for multiple property crimes results in jail time

Guilty plea for multiple property crimes results in jail time

A man charged with a slew of property crimes from last year will spend more than three additional months in jail.
New online tool allows people to find loved ones at Bowden cemetery

New online tool allows people to find loved ones at Bowden cemetery

People from Bowden and beyond can now search for the location of loved ones buried in the Bowden and District Cemetery using a new online database.
UPDATED: Suspect in custody following massive manhunt in Bowden

UPDATED: Suspect in custody following massive manhunt in Bowden

A man wanted in connection to an alleged armed robbery near Innisfail last week was taken into custody shortly after midnight on June 13 after a massive, nearly six-hour manhunt in Bowden.
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