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Xbox, iMac stolen from library's Makerspace

Xbox, iMac stolen from library's Makerspace

Thieves who took the iMac and Xbox from the Olds Municipal Library's Makerspace didn't just steal from the library, but the community at large, says manager Lesley Winfield.
Mayor wants grant money back from province

Mayor wants grant money back from province

Mayor Judy Dahl is drafting a letter urging the Alberta government to reinstate grants in lieu of taxes for province-owned property.
4-H hands-on learning session held

4-H hands-on learning session held

This season's hands-on learning sessions for 4-H members wrapped up March 31 with a session at the UFA Olds Farm and Ranch Store.
4-H competitors demonstrate speaking skills

4-H competitors demonstrate speaking skills

Three youth who placed first to third in this year's annual 4-H speak-off competition gave their talks during a Kiwanis luncheon meeting at the Olds Legion Hall.
Cat licensing remains in bylaw

Cat licensing remains in bylaw

Coun. Harvey Walsh's motion to table cat licensing under the Town of Olds' community standards bylaw was defeated on March 29.
Killer drug fentanyl in Mountain View County

Killer drug fentanyl in Mountain View County

The infamous drug fentanyl, which has been known to kill users in some cases, is being used in Mountain View County, an RCMP officer says. Const.
Community standards bylaw approval stalled

Community standards bylaw approval stalled

The town's community standards bylaw was stalled at second reading during council's meeting on March 29. Councillors Harvey Walsh and Mary Anne Overwater withheld unanimous consent for third reading that night. Coun.
Watch out for mystery shopper fraud

Watch out for mystery shopper fraud

The Olds Chamber of Commerce is warning residents to watch out for a mystery shopper scam.
French Immersion students receive certificates

French Immersion students receive certificates

Olds High School grades 10 and 11 lead French Immersion students received DELF certificates for their success in the program during a ceremony at the school March 21.
Magic is in the cards

Magic is in the cards

The trick starts with visualization. Pablo Becker asks you to picture spreading a deck of cards across a table. You pick one and tell him which it is. Becker then pulls out a boxed deck of his own.
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