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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.
O-NET gunning to hook up 1,000 customers

O-NET gunning to hook up 1,000 customers

There’s a sense of urgency within O-NET these days after more than 200 of the Internet service provider’s customers were left unconnected last year despite signing up for services.
Author Celebration Day at EOES puts student work on display

Author Celebration Day at EOES puts student work on display

At Ecole Olds Elementary School's annual Author Celebration Day, Grade 2 students proclaimed their affection for the written word through song and by sharing published stories of their own.
Deer Meadow students put council on the hotseat

Deer Meadow students put council on the hotseat

A group of Grade 6 students from Ecole Deer Meadow School had the chance to grill their elected officials when they paid town council a visit on April 14.
Council gives first reading for affordable housing unit

Council gives first reading for affordable housing unit

Olds council gave first reading to a bylaw that would make way for an affordable housing unit on 48 Street at 52 Avenue, at a meeting on April 14.According to the bylaw, 5137 48 St. would be re-designated as a medium density residential district.
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