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College student who fell from tree now recovering in Winnipeg

College student who fell from tree now recovering in Winnipeg

An Olds College arboriculture student who fell nearly 17 metres from a tree in March was transferred to the Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre (WHSC) earlier this month where he is "stable and doing well," a spokeswoman for the centre said on April 10.
Drivers who photographed crash scene near Olds can expect tickets

Drivers who photographed crash scene near Olds can expect tickets

Those drivers who broke out their cellphones to snap photographs of a crash on Highway 2 near the Highway 27 interchange east of Olds on April 10 can expect distracting driving tickets to show up in their mailboxes.At about 6:45 p.m.
Province to help fund Bowden rest area this year

Province to help fund Bowden rest area this year

Alberta Transportation has announced it will provide funding for the operation of the Bowden Heritage Rest Area this year.
Helping to protect our protectors

Helping to protect our protectors

They are the kind of demands you'd expect from parents or teachers:Clean up after yourself, tuck your chair in when you're finished at a table, put your clothes, toys and games away.
Crimean couple living in Olds worry for loved ones back home

Crimean couple living in Olds worry for loved ones back home

When Edem Mamutov left Crimea in January to join his wife Riana Fetiiva in Olds, he had no idea what was in store for his homeland.The couple had come to Canada for the experience of travelling abroad and exploring and working in another country.
One acquittal, two charges withdrawn against accused in property crime case

One acquittal, two charges withdrawn against accused in property crime case

A man charged in connection with a string of Olds break-ins last year was acquitted of one charge, and had two others against him withdrawn by the Crown.
Rockin' Retro rolls out surprises

Rockin' Retro rolls out surprises

A trip to Rockin' Retro Antiques and Collectibles in Olds is like visiting a museum. Sculptures from Japan prior to the U.S. occupation are on display.
Mapping the future of rural broadband

Mapping the future of rural broadband

By the final session of a three-day gathering focused on the potential benefits of broadband Internet service in rural communities, walls, tables and flipcharts within a small meeting room at Olds College were covered in dozens of ideas.
Olds students, emergency responders gearing up to P.A.R.T.Y. again

Olds students, emergency responders gearing up to P.A.R.T.Y. again

The Olds Albertan has learned of a horrible collision at Olds' Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on 57 Avenue.There are reports at least one person could die in the crash and a power line may be down at the scene.
Forum in Bowden focuses on support, tools for healthy living

Forum in Bowden focuses on support, tools for healthy living

Bowden turned into a focal point for discussions about how to help people in communities throughout this region lead healthier lives.
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