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A job well done

A job well done

Kate Manning, a Grade 1 student at Olds Koinonia Christian School, has raised nearly enough money to build a well in a developing country. Since kicking off ìThe $5 Rescueî with a school presentation on Jan.
Man seeks public help to end chronic pain

Man seeks public help to end chronic pain

For about 30 years now, Jeremy Vollmin has had no idea what it's like to live without hip pain.“I've always had pain so I don't know what it's like even on a good warm day to fully live without some kind of pain or discomfort.
Olds to host Relay for Life on May 2

Olds to host Relay for Life on May 2

After a failed attempt to get the event off the ground last year, Olds will hold its first-ever Relay for Life this year on May 2.
How do you doula

How do you doula

For women, pregnancy is more than just a medical concern ñ it's also an emotional one. That's why you call a doula, said Christa Duquette, who practises as a doula in Olds.
Olds High students show off projects at Mountainview Science Fair

Olds High students show off projects at Mountainview Science Fair

It turns out that antacids are good for more than just relieving heartburn. They can make your plants grow.
Horizon School accepting donations for new playground

Horizon School accepting donations for new playground

Safe, secure, inclusive and accessible ñ that is how Kathryn Owens envisions Horizon School's future playground. Owens is the chair of the school's parent advisory council.
Budget 2014 mostly good news for town, college

Budget 2014 mostly good news for town, college

Neither the Town of Olds nor Olds College were surprised with what the 2014 provincial budget, tabled March 6, had in store for them.
Cab company, couple feud over Facebook comments

Cab company, couple feud over Facebook comments

Jeff Melchior and his wife Julia did what seemed so common among frustrated, dissatisfied customers: air their grievances over social media.
College passes along furniture donation

College passes along furniture donation

Olds College has given away a number of bedroom furniture sets donated to the school to multiple charities, with the last of the inventory cleared on Feb. 28.
Campaign to save Grizzlys hits 'stall'

Campaign to save Grizzlys hits 'stall'

At the same time the Olds Grizzlys are preparing to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their greatest season, the club is looking at the very real possibility they will not take to the ice in Olds this fall.
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