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Business break-ins up; thefts down

Business break-ins up; thefts down

Break and enters in Olds rose from nine to 22 during the past couple of months. However, thefts over and under $5,000 were both down during that period. Thefts over $5,000 fell to 15 from 25; and thefts under $5,000 fell slightly, to 61 from 64.
Other Christian views missing from reporting

Other Christian views missing from reporting

I write on behalf of members of the Olds United Church, who have offered input into this letter. We were very upset at the one-sided reporting of the Unveiling the Truth event that was held in Olds last month.
More discussion coming on athletic fields

More discussion coming on athletic fields

The town plans to conduct stakeholder engagement later this fall regarding the athletic fields proposed under the draft 2017 capital budget, said chief operating officer Doug Wagstaff.
Help the library help the community

Help the library help the community

Food for Fines is a long-standing community program run by the library as a way for the community to pay it off and pay it forward at the same time. From Nov.
VIDEO: Old's Boys and Girls Club Haunted House

VIDEO: Old's Boys and Girls Club Haunted House

This year's haunted house at the Boys and Girls Club was so terrifying that staff will be there to escort visitors safely out of the building, just in case.
Emergency shelter ready to help

Emergency shelter ready to help

The Mountain View Emergency Shelter Society is holding an open house at its uptowne office on Nov. 10 to inform the community of the services it can provide, even while there isn't a bricks and mortar shelter constructed yet.
Drowsy Chaperone digs at own genre

Drowsy Chaperone digs at own genre

What you think you're watching is not The Drowsy Chaperone. Olds High School's Drama Club is preparing for its production, which will be one of its most unique musicals ever.
Museum dealing with water seepage

Museum dealing with water seepage

The museum has been dealing with water seeping through its wall into the basement, where artifacts are stored. Chief operating officer Doug Wagstaff told council on Oct.
Religious conference "went too far": OI official

Religious conference "went too far": OI official

The co-chair of the Olds Institute's community lifestyles committee worries that statements made during a religious conference could make the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community feel unwelcome and unloved.
Local school division staff honoured

Local school division staff honoured

Several Olds and area school teachers and staff were acknowledged during the Chinook's Edge School Division's (CESD) annual celebrations Oct. 27.
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