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Property tax exempt status granted to non-profits in Olds

Property tax exempt status granted to non-profits in Olds

Initially six applicants received tax exempt status. On Feb. 10, council granted tax exemption to the Friends of the Grizzlys and Mountain View Lodge No. 16 AF & AM, after receiving information proving their benefit to the community
Olds fund donates $1,000 each to non-profit groups

Olds fund donates $1,000 each to non-profit groups

This year’s beneficiaries include Kirsten’s Place, Olds & District Hospice, Historical Society, Kiwanis Club of Olds, and the Olds & District Special Olympics
Bottom-dwelling Olds Grizzlys face high-flying Eagles Friday night

Bottom-dwelling Olds Grizzlys face high-flying Eagles Friday night

As of Tuesday, Feb. 18, the Canmore Eagles sat atop the Alberta Junior Hockey League's South Division, 40 points up on the last-place Grizzlys
Lots of variety in Olds students' science fair projects

Lots of variety in Olds students' science fair projects

Some École Olds Elementary School and Holy Trinity Catholic School projects qualify for Mountain View Science Fair
Olds RCMP aid in stolen vehicle recoveries following Alberta, B.C. crime spree

Olds RCMP aid in stolen vehicle recoveries following Alberta, B.C. crime spree

One of three men arrested faces more than 46 charges after offenders broke into dealerships and autobody shops stealing vehicle keys and 18 vehicles, 15 of which have been recovered
Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA non-committal on more cash for municipalities

Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA non-committal on more cash for municipalities

Nathan Cooper told Olds council that while he's sympathetic about their needs, the provincial government is beset with competing demands for money
Secondary suite applications triple 10-year average in Olds

Secondary suite applications triple 10-year average in Olds

A two-year secondary suites incentive program expires this July; staff plan to make improvements and closer to July, urge council to keep it going
Conversation on suicide and depression is happening again in Olds

Conversation on suicide and depression is happening again in Olds

During the Feb.20 free event, three speakers will address suicide and depression and how there's hope to find a way out of that
Strong wins for Olds JV boys basketball team

Strong wins for Olds JV boys basketball team

The École Old High School Spartans won their first home league game against Sundre 94-33, then beat a Didsbury junior team 64-55
FunSkate in Olds draws athletes from across central Alberta

FunSkate in Olds draws athletes from across central Alberta

It was a full day of figure skating competition, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
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