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Olds College students join craft brewers for Beerfest

Olds College students join craft brewers for Beerfest

What first-year Olds College brewmaster student Garret Haynes observed made no sense.
Firefighter raising roofs in overlooked African country

Firefighter raising roofs in overlooked African country

Olds volunteer firefighter Rus McKevitt returned from a humanitarian trip in Burundi last summer unable to enjoy western luxury, the comforts of North American life having lost their lustre.
We need teams for the Olds Lifestyle Challenge

We need teams for the Olds Lifestyle Challenge

The Olds Albertan and Simply for Life are looking for six eager people to take part in the Olds Lifestyle Challenge this spring and summer.
Residents speak to proposed community standards bylaw

Residents speak to proposed community standards bylaw

No matter the issue, one point was constant at the Community Livability Engagement event on April 23 in Olds: Bylaws must have teeth.
Bad winter could mean tax hike

Bad winter could mean tax hike

Olds council will vote on April 28 on a proposed three per cent tax increase for the community after the town exceeded its snow removal budget this winter .
ASC staff haven't seen 'humiliating' assessment questions

ASC staff haven't seen 'humiliating' assessment questions

The executive director of the Olds-based Accredited Supports to the Community (ASC) said she has not seen any of the disrespectful language the Wildrose Party has raised concerns about in assessments used to determine the needs of people with develop
Relay needs teams, volunteers, survivors

Relay needs teams, volunteers, survivors

Organizers of Olds' inaugural Relay for Life, a major fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society, are still looking for teams, volunteers and survivors.The event takes place from 7 p.m. on May 2 to 7 a.m.
Council set to vote on potential three per cent tax hike to cover snow clearing costs

Council set to vote on potential three per cent tax hike to cover snow clearing costs

Olds council will vote on April 28 on a proposed three per cent tax increase for the community after the town exceeded its snow removal budget this winter.
Going blue to be green

Going blue to be green

Platoons of volunteers deployed between 2,300 and 2,500 blue recycling bins to homes throughout Olds in a three-day blitz that wrapped up on April 16.
Killer bacteria helps student artist capture year of tuition at ACAD

Killer bacteria helps student artist capture year of tuition at ACAD

A deadly form of bacteria is partially to thank for Kristen Schafer's success at the annual Alberta College of Art and Design (ACAD) Showoff! event.
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