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Town continuing with plans for dog park

Town continuing with plans for dog park

The town is negotiating with Mountain View County over a piece of property north of Highway 27 on 70 Avenue where the town wants to develop a dog park.
Rotary club spearheads installation of playground equipment

Rotary club spearheads installation of playground equipment

New playground equipment was installed on October 19 and 20 in the Vistas, in part due to efforts of the Olds Rotary Club. The effort was a partnership between the Rotary Club, the Town of Olds and a group of contractors that work with Cowling Homes.
Public hearing on group home set for Nov. 12

Public hearing on group home set for Nov. 12

A public hearing will be held on Nov. 12 at 1 p.m. in council chambers regarding a proposed group home on 42 Street.
Dahl re-elected as Olds mayor

Dahl re-elected as Olds mayor

If she finishes the four-year term to which she's just been elected, Judy Dahl will be Olds' longest serving mayor. Dahl received 1,366 votes during the Oct.
Commercial truck parking concerning council

Commercial truck parking concerning council

Coun. Wade Bearchell is concerned that commercial trucks parking on service roads adjacent to Highway 27 are posing a safety risk and he wants to see a ban on such activities. He raised the issue during a council meeting on Oct. 15.
New credit union building nearing completion

New credit union building nearing completion

Construction on the new 4,500-square metre Mountain View Credit Union building on 65 Avenue should be completed by the end of November, a representative with the bank said on Oct. 8.
Lawsuit targets site of 1998 murder

Lawsuit targets site of 1998 murder

The wife of a man who murdered an oil executive 15 years ago has filed a lawsuit against the family who bought the property northwest of Olds where the murder took place.
Extension of 51 Ave opened

Extension of 51 Ave opened

An extension of 51 Avenue between Highway 27 and 48 Street was ceremoniously and officially opened on Oct. 10.
Successful fitness and social program for seniors on verge of growing

Successful fitness and social program for seniors on verge of growing

The sweat on his brow and the rosiness in his cheeks at the end of the class show Don Dwyer had a good workout.
Where nature and learning come together

Where nature and learning come together

Ecole Olds Elementary School teachers Helene Fisher and Debbie Unger can hardly contain their enthusiasm when they talk about a new learning garden and landscaped area at the front of the school.
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