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Council closes door to new arena name

Council closes door to new arena name

Bowden voters will not see a question on the ballot this fall about renaming the Bowden Igloo arena in honour of a popular resident. At its Aug.
Olds Wal-Mart again facing rights complaint from fired worker

Olds Wal-Mart again facing rights complaint from fired worker

The Olds Wal-Mart is facing another human rights complaint after an employee who spoke to the media was fired.
College getting ready for new era in student learning

College getting ready for new era in student learning

Olds College has tested a new learning method over the summer that officials with the school believe will better prepare students for the world of work once they leave the campus.
Kit and Cargo robbed

Kit and Cargo robbed

Police are seeking the public’s help in tracking down a man suspected of robbing the Olds Kit and Cargo gift store on Aug. 18. At roughly 11:20 a.m., a masked man entered the store on 52 Avenue and demanded cash.
Olds competitor earns masters honour at massive board game tournament

Olds competitor earns masters honour at massive board game tournament

Olds' Mark Oxer is usually known as a master of barbells and bench presses. But at a massive convention for gamers held in Indianapolis from August 15 to 18, he showed he's also an ace at playing the board game Settlers of Catan.
PCN executive director bringing 'passion,' experience to network

PCN executive director bringing 'passion,' experience to network

A "personal passion" for health care and experience with large-scale and community-based health-care service providers.
Town names new community services director

Town names new community services director

To switch jobs next month, Doug Wagstaff only has to cross the street. Wagstaff, who is currently Olds College's campus life manager, was named as the Town of Olds' new community services director earlier this month.
Robbery suspect reserves election for Sept. 23

Robbery suspect reserves election for Sept. 23

Rory Alan Jackson, accused of robbing an Olds bank earlier this summer, reserved his election during a court appearance in Didsbury on the morning of Aug. 26. Jackson, 46, stands accused of robbing the TD Canada Trust on 50 Avenue in Olds on June 4.
Police seeking suspect in Kit and Cargo robbery

Police seeking suspect in Kit and Cargo robbery

Police are seeking the public's help in tracking down a man suspected of robbing the Olds Kit and Cargo outlet on Aug. 18.
Telecommunications tower decision deferred to special meeting

Telecommunications tower decision deferred to special meeting

The Town of Olds’ Municipal Planning Commission has asked a developer wanting to build a 60-metre telecommunications tower to cut its height by half.
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