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Olds residents praised for following COVID restrictions

Active cases in the area dropped to three as of Feb. 3

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$1.3 million 2020 Town of Didsbury capital budget approved

“I’m really excited about that skatepark getting to the finish line,” said town's mayor

Feb 5, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >

Ag services board updated on area agriculture coalition proposal

Didsbury and Carstairs ag societies may have an interest in Olds society's idea

Feb 5, 2021 6:00 AM Read more >

Innisfail lacrosse aims for better arena deal

Young players can’t get proper surface for pre-season training

Feb 4, 2021 5:00 PM Read more >

COVID delays arrival of equipment for new Olds Ops Centre

Facility still on budget and on track for opening in early March, operations director Scott Chant says

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Vehicle thefts down across Alberta during pandemic, say RCMP

RCMP say there has been a decrease in the number of thefts of motor vehicles and thefts from vehicles

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Olds firefighters called out five times in 10 hours

Harmattan barn destroyed while cow, newborn calf saved

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Sundre Curling Club holds out hope for season continuation

Olds, Carstairs, Didsbury, Innisfail clubs end season, take ice out

Feb 4, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >

Restrictions causing widespread concerns, MLA told

Carstairs councillor calls for advocacy on regional approach

Feb 4, 2021 6:00 AM Read more >

Council to discuss Didsbury anti-restriction rally that drew hundreds

While no tickets handed out, emcee encouraged participants to not pay if issued

Feb 3, 2021 5:00 PM Read more >