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Olds RCMP logs big spike in mental health calls in March

Olds RCMP logs big spike in mental health calls in March

“We just kind of wonder what’s causing it, whether it’s drug use (or) people are stressed to the point where they’re having mental health crises,” Sgt. Greg Beach says
Innisfail takes over its own weed and pest control

Innisfail takes over its own weed and pest control

Town of Innisfail will no longer use outside weed/pest inspection services contractor and will save $12,000 a year
Federal budget lacked details Olds & District Chamber of Chamber president says

Federal budget lacked details Olds & District Chamber of Chamber president says

Overall, Olds & District Chamber of Commerce president Doug Rieberger said some aspects of the federal budget -- like the green economy incentive s-- have potential
Jan Thompson featured artist at this weekend's show

Jan Thompson featured artist at this weekend's show

Jan Thompson is the featured artist in the Olds Art Club’s spring show and sale
Crown appeals Olds teen's acquittal of allegedly pointing imitation firearm at film set of The Last of Us

Crown appeals Olds teen's acquittal of allegedly pointing imitation firearm at film set of The Last of Us

Reece Wadden, 19, found not guilty of four charges in relation to film shoot disruption
Innisfail council wrestles with funding for new aquatic centre

Innisfail council wrestles with funding for new aquatic centre

Innisfail mayor Jean Barclay, councillors and CAO discuss need for funding with provincial minister of municipal affairs for $28 million project
New Sundre open house format better attended than past public engagements

New Sundre open house format better attended than past public engagements

Although participation was still light, more residents came out for afternoon session at Sundre council chambers
Lots of changes proposed for operating budget

Lots of changes proposed for operating budget

Administrative staff are proposing to make lots of changes to Town of Olds' operating budget
Cremona student qualifies for national science fair

Cremona student qualifies for national science fair

Grade 7 Cremona School student Claire Friesen won a gold medal and her project was named Best of Fair among students in grades 7 to 12 during the Central Alberta Science Fair
Olds Regional Exhibition general manager steps down

Olds Regional Exhibition general manager steps down

Tracy Gardner served with the Olds Regional Exhibition for 14 years, including four years as its general manager
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