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Strong showing for Olds firefighters in stair climb challenge

Strong showing for Olds firefighters in stair climb challenge

All 13 Olds firefighters who participated in the 10th annual Firefighter Stair Climb Challenge in Calgary on June 9 reached the top, raising a little more than $8,500
More flexibility now for residential suites in Uptowne Olds

More flexibility now for residential suites in Uptowne Olds

Coun. Darren Wilson asked when the town may have to ensure there's affordable home ownership, not just affordable rental opportunities
Olds celebrates Seniors' Week

Olds celebrates Seniors' Week

Activities and deals ranged from a pancake breakfast, puzzles and treats to a rock n' roll comedy show
Program to spur business, economy unveiled in Olds

Program to spur business, economy unveiled in Olds

As a result of the Next Generation Economy Initiative and resulting partnerships, two people have been hired for two years to work with existing business owners and start-ups, including accessing training and financing
Three Olds bylaws changed to deal with homelessness

Three Olds bylaws changed to deal with homelessness

Chief administrative office Brent Williams said so far, the community has not seen homelessness “proliferate to a large extent. However, we’re expecting this issue to grow.”
A chance for Olds residents to influence town budget

A chance for Olds residents to influence town budget

The budget survey can spark real change – last year's survey resulted in a more frequent waste and green bin pickup schedule plus a branch dump, opened in May
Special O Swim meet attracts teams from Alberta, Saskatchewan

Special O Swim meet attracts teams from Alberta, Saskatchewan

Olds Aquatic Centre was closed as scores of swimmers, their coaches, parents and family participated in the annual Rubber Ducky Classic Swim Meet
Grizzlys president hopes new coach can relate to today's players

Grizzlys president hopes new coach can relate to today's players

Friends of the Grizzlys president Josh Erdman says today's players don't seem to hang out together the way he and his teammates did 30 years ago. He's hoping new head coach Peter Schaefer 46, form a bond with them
Outdoor chili dog soup kitchen in Olds planned

Outdoor chili dog soup kitchen in Olds planned

The event, organized and staged with the help of the Rotary Club of Olds and several local businesses, will be held June 19 by the gazebo in Centennial Park from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Faith will help you through life, Christian school grads told

Faith will help you through life, Christian school grads told

Twenty students graduated from Olds Koinonia Christian School (OKCS) during a ceremony June 8 in the First Baptist Church Olds
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