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Back-to-school safety tips from RCMP

Back-to-school safety tips from RCMP

Today is the first day of school for many students in Olds. As a result, RCMP plan to be out in full force to make sure those kids get to and from school safely.
Dog park users work with town

Dog park users work with town

Regular users of the town's off-leash dog park will meet with town officials again this fall to discuss future improvements to the park.
Craig's celebrates its 120th anniversary

Craig's celebrates its 120th anniversary

The owners of the oldest continuously operating business in Olds are proudly celebrating the store's 120th anniversary this year.
News briefs

News briefs

McDonald’s balloon stand stolen Police are looking for a suspect in the early morning theft of a custom balloon stand from the MacDonald’s restaurant in Olds. On Aug. 23 at 12:50 a.m.
Hope 4 MVC Kids spreads its message

Hope 4 MVC Kids spreads its message

The co-founder of Hope 4 Mountain View Country (MVC) Kids Society recently spoke to Olds town council about its history, the lives that the organization has impacted, and an upcoming fundraiser.
Four retail cannabis licence applications made

Four retail cannabis licence applications made

Four site-specific applications have been made to the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) for recreational cannabis retail outlets in Olds. Objectors to a Cowboy Cannabis location at 6-5221 46th St. and two at 6308B-46th St. have until Sept.
Olds Grizzlys billets needed

Olds Grizzlys billets needed

Building a successful Junior A hockey team requires a good billet program, emphasizes the Olds Grizzlys' general manager and associate coach.
Fortis aims to get the lights back on quicker

Fortis aims to get the lights back on quicker

Fortis officials expect to be able to lessen the duration of some future power outages in the Olds area by this fall.
Fall opening for Cornerstone Art Commons

Fall opening for Cornerstone Art Commons

The town is wrapping up construction of the future Cornerstone Art Commons at the corner of 46 th Street and 65 th Avenue.
Bus riders get head start on school year

Bus riders get head start on school year

With the start of the traditional calendar school year mere weeks away, young Olds and area student bus riders and their families got a jump-start on preparations. The First Rider program was held at the Olds College south parking lot on Aug. 15.
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