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Olds manufacturer creates werewolf stilts

Olds manufacturer creates werewolf stilts

Grant McKee is in the werewolf business -- among other things. He and his brother Morgan are building a second shop on property in the southeast industrial park in Olds in order to make his creations. Construction began last week.
No charges laid in Hwy. 27 crash

No charges laid in Hwy. 27 crash

As of late last week, no charges had been laid in the wake of a fatal collision that occurred west of Olds. RCMP say the collision occurred at about 3:15 p.m.
Budding farmers learn about soil, crops

Budding farmers learn about soil, crops

We may have some new farmers in Olds and area, thanks to the Classroom Agriculture Society program.
Two $25 a day daycare centres closer to reality

Two $25 a day daycare centres closer to reality

Two early learning child care centres in Olds are each one step closer to providing $25 a day child care under a provincial government program.
Planning underway for more Chinook Estates development

Planning underway for more Chinook Estates development

A developer says it will probably take about five years to fully build out Chinook Estates, the former high school track and field area behind Grouchy Daddy's.
Apartments for marijuana production workers needed

Apartments for marijuana production workers needed

The Town of Olds and at least one local developer are working on providing affordable housing for the expected influx of 1,000 to 1,500 marijuana production plant workers over the next few years. Their solution? Construct more apartment buildings.
Lessons learned after night lost in the bush

Lessons learned after night lost in the bush

A rural Olds youth says getting lost overnight in the bush with some friends has taught him some valuable lessons.
Parents grateful for help to find lost teens

Parents grateful for help to find lost teens

Local parents are extremely grateful for all the people who helped find their children who got lost while dirt biking north of Sundre.
Woman dies in Highway 27 collision

Woman dies in Highway 27 collision

A woman was killed in a July 21 motor vehicle collision west of Olds on Highway 27, RCMP report. At approximately 3:15 p.m., Olds RCMP responded to a two-vehicle motor vehicle collision on the highway west of Olds, just east of Secondary Highway 766.
Road closure will not restrict garage use

Road closure will not restrict garage use

A public meeting was held during the regularly scheduled July 9 council meeting in regards to a road closure on 57th Street. The road that is to be closed is technically an alley and will not restrict garage use as previously thought.
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