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Report given to council included fire department statistics, planning and development service permits, as well as updates on the activities of various town departments

Number of building permits issued annually by the Town of Sundre between 2017 and 2022 ranges around 30 to 40 amounting to construction values around $2 million to $3 million

Based on recent data, the assessment service department recommended the county’s land purchase price be increased from $4,500 per acre to $5,000 per acre

The Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network, led by the Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, is joined by Manitoba Beef & Forage Initiatives Inc.

Upgrades will enable emergency pump to be shut off remotely

Creation of a dedicated crime reduction unit was needed because prolific offenders are hard to track due to the number of RCMP detachments that are geographically accessible within a short travel period

Didsbury-based HJHL team is in third place in the north division with 42 points

Olds town council is considering a proposal to allow a company to create cannabis products in an industrial area at the north end of Olds. The facility would operate out of two lots at the corner of Highway 2A and 43rd Street.

Senior boys and girls’ basketball teams get ready for second annual St. Marguerite Growler Basketball Tournament

Likely in March, Olds town council is expected to discuss where it stands regarding a proposal to replace RCMP in the province with an Alberta Police Service.