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Remaining flood-displaced seniors heading home

Remaining flood-displaced seniors heading home

The remaining 62 seniors at Olds College who were forced from their residence in Calgary during flooding in June are scheduled to return home on Aug. 15.
New trial ordered for man convicted of killing college student

New trial ordered for man convicted of killing college student

The Alberta Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial for a Calgary man who was convicted of killing an Olds College student outside the Texas Mickey bar in October 2010.
Mother filing human rights complaint after breastfeeding flap at Wal-Mart

Mother filing human rights complaint after breastfeeding flap at Wal-Mart

While she has accepted an apology from the retail chain, an Olds area woman who alleges she was asked not to breastfeed her 10-month-old daughter in a fitting room at the Olds Wal-Mart said she is filing a complaint with the Alberta Human Rights Commission.
Olds student joins battle against cattle disease

Olds student joins battle against cattle disease

Grade 11 student Mitchell Ormann is taking advantage of a unique opportunity prior to his final year at Olds High School by getting some hands-on experience in microbiology over the summer.
Membership fees at fitness centre going up

Membership fees at fitness centre going up

The Community Learning Campus (CLC) fitness centre is increasing its fees for the first time in three years.
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.
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