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Westview Co-op Food Store in Olds undergoing $4.5 million renovation

Westview Co-op Food Store in Olds undergoing $4.5 million renovation

Major renovation project underway in Olds will result in a more environmentally friendly, efficient and modern store, GM Mike Isaak says
Quiet Christmas to New Year's period in Olds, say RCMP

Quiet Christmas to New Year's period in Olds, say RCMP

Dec. 24 to Jan. 2 was “relatively quiet and uneventful,” says Saff Sgt. Warren Wright, the commanding officer of Olds RCMP detachment
Successful test hole could lead to pilot lithium production plant near Olds

Successful test hole could lead to pilot lithium production plant near Olds

Between now and 2026, E3 Lithium Ltd.'s plan is to do a bit more testing, then create a pilot plant -- likely in the Olds/Red Deer area to test out the process of efficiently making a lithium product that can become part of an EV battery
Regional wastewater commission plans $7.2 million surge pond

Regional wastewater commission plans $7.2 million surge pond

A solution may be at hand to help Olds deal with huge rainwater events – if the provincial government coughs up the money
Olds College creates ag communications course

Olds College creates ag communications course

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology (OCAT) is launching a new agriculture communications certificate, the first of its kind, according to a college news release
Mail forwarding policy called 'antiquated, ageist'

Mail forwarding policy called 'antiquated, ageist'

A co-chair of the Olds community lifestyles committee is calling on Canada Post to change its policy of not forwarding mail from seniors’ facilities, saying it "does not address current realities"
New Olds College program on horse care, management

New Olds College program on horse care, management

Starting in the fall, Olds College of Agriculture & Technology will be launching a new one-year equine care management certificate program
Town of Olds considers change to 'resident' burial

Town of Olds considers change to 'resident' burial

Historically, Mountain View County residents had access to the Olds Cemetery at the resident rate up until 2019
Completion of The Brick-area road upgrade in Olds expected in spring

Completion of The Brick-area road upgrade in Olds expected in spring

A $355,000 project to upgrade infrastructure in the area of The Brick and Circle K will have to wait for spring to be completed.
Olds CAO has a suggestion regarding icy sidewalks along highways in town

Olds CAO has a suggestion regarding icy sidewalks along highways in town

Concerns raised with snow dumped on sidewalks along Highway 27 through Olds that is making them slippery
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