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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.
Action taken to address median concerns

Action taken to address median concerns

Olds College and the Town of Olds widened the exit of the 2A Car Wash to address concerns that a new median on Highway 2A was making it difficult for some vehicles to exit the business.
Bowden council closes door on renaming arena

Bowden council closes door on renaming arena

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.
A new place to play

A new place to play

The community has a new playground structure at Ralph Maybank Park thanks to the efforts of the Olds Kiwanis Club and local volunteers.
Two injured in crash that killed horse

Two injured in crash that killed horse

The owner of a horse killed in a collision with a vehicle on Highway 27 that sent two people from Innisfail to hospital doesn't know how the animal was able to reach the roadway.
Water main replacement starting soon

Water main replacement starting soon

The Town of Olds plans to begin water main replacement work on 50 Street between 51 and 50 avenues before the end of the summer.
Wal-Mart employee who spoke to Albertan fired

Wal-Mart employee who spoke to Albertan fired

An Olds Wal-Mart employee who shared her views with the Olds Albertan about how the store treated a woman wanting to breastfeed in a fitting room was fired on the weekend.
Changes to intersection of 2A, 27 rescinded

Changes to intersection of 2A, 27 rescinded

Recent alterations to turning lanes on Highway 27 at its intersection with Highway 2A has led to confusion for some motorists, the town reports. So Alberta Transportation is changing the lanes to their original configurations.
Proposed legislation would help encourge testing for little-known syndrome

Proposed legislation would help encourge testing for little-known syndrome

Before she received a special set of lenses for her glasses that filter certain kinds of light, Gemma Smyth felt pain above her eyes whenever she read. Words on the page would seem to double and it was difficult to focus.
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