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Alberta enters global lithium race with opening of first extraction pilot project

Alberta enters global lithium race with opening of first extraction pilot project

OLDS, Alta. — Alberta got out of the starting gates in the global critical minerals race with the opening of the province's first lithium extraction pilot project.
Eighteen complaints due to less frequent mowing in Olds

Eighteen complaints due to less frequent mowing in Olds

"100 per cent” of parks and trails complaints in recent report are in regard to tall grass or weeds because town staff are now only cutting grass on a biweekly basis
Red Deer Catholic school board has authority to dismiss trustee, says Education minister

Red Deer Catholic school board has authority to dismiss trustee, says Education minister

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools says Monique LaGrange's Facebook Story does not align with the principles and values that guide the division
Olds council backs tax penalty for patient

Olds council backs tax penalty for patient

Councillor says although she sympathized with the fact Olds taxpayer had to undergo an operation and recover from it, she could have paid her taxes before going into the hospital
Adamstock's 10-year celebration draws hundreds

Adamstock's 10-year celebration draws hundreds

Festival turnout at Sundre Rodeo Grounds hampered by cold, rainy weather, but organizer nevertheless grateful for support of those who attended
Pregnancy care centre in Olds aims to legalize suite

Pregnancy care centre in Olds aims to legalize suite

Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre has applied to the Town of Olds for an exception to the land use bylaw to allow a suite to be used for temporary residential use
Show and shine for animals in Carstairs brings in $5,000

Show and shine for animals in Carstairs brings in $5,000

Pawsitive Haven Animal Rescue's recent event was a "huge success," says owner
Dispute arises among neighbours over approach east of Sundre

Dispute arises among neighbours over approach east of Sundre

Rural property owners may pending a safety inspection from Mountain View County add approaches to their land
Bowden mayor frustrated by rising policing costs

Bowden mayor frustrated by rising policing costs

During an interview with the Albertan, Robb Stuart questioned what return Bowden is getting for paying rising policing tab
New O-NET TV platform in testing stage in Olds

New O-NET TV platform in testing stage in Olds

Olds-based company is waiting for its new TV system to be fully operational before expanding into new markets
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