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Two Bowden councillors say they won't run again

Two Bowden councillors say they won't run again

At least two Bowden councillors will not seek re-election this fall. While Mayor Robb Stuart and Coun.
Dispute over third-party water sales to be discussed

Dispute over third-party water sales to be discussed

Rick Blair, chair of the Mountain View Regional Water Services Commission, hopes a meeting between commission officials and their counterparts with the Town of Olds will provide some "clarification" on the commission’s policy on third-party wat
Girls found safe after misadventure on Little Red Deer River

Girls found safe after misadventure on Little Red Deer River

Five girls were found safe in Red Lodge Provincial Park near Bowden on July 31 after what was supposed to be a one-hour tube and raft ride down the Little Red Deer River turned into a six-hour ordeal.
Former principal throws hat into ring for a council seat

Former principal throws hat into ring for a council seat

Longtime Chinook’s Edge School Division principal Rudy Durieux will be running for a seat on town council in the October election.
Bowden to close one compost area, enhance another

Bowden to close one compost area, enhance another

In response to complaints about bad smells and misuse, Bowden council has approved the elimination of a problematic community compost area north of the Bowden arena.
Surgeon puts down scalpel after 23 years

Surgeon puts down scalpel after 23 years

Dr. Sinclair Cox put down his scalpel for the last time on July 30 when he finished his final surgery after 23 years and 10 months at the Olds Hospital and Care Centre. Cox had worked at the hospital since coming to Olds in 1989.
Developer unsure whether he'll continue with 48 St. project

Developer unsure whether he'll continue with 48 St. project

Although the town’s Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) has given him the green light, a developer who wants to expand a 48 Street building is unsure whether he’ll proceed because he feels the board imposed too many conditions
Council discusses possible community standards bylaw

Council discusses possible community standards bylaw

The Town of Olds will study amalgamating several different bylaws into one broad-based community standards bylaw. In an interview, Coun.
Mud Run organizer promises 'bigger and better' event

Mud Run organizer promises 'bigger and better' event

If you thought you saw some serious dirt during the World Plowing Championships, just wait until next month.
Construction on interchange delayed

Construction on interchange delayed

The contractor that will carry out upgrades on the interchange of highways 2 and 27 has advised Alberta Transportation that the project has been delayed by other work the company is currently doing.
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