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Lawsuit targets site of 1998 murder

Lawsuit targets site of 1998 murder

The wife of a man who murdered an oil executive 15 years ago has filed a lawsuit against the family who bought the property northwest of Olds where the murder took place.
Extension of 51 Ave opened

Extension of 51 Ave opened

An extension of 51 Avenue between Highway 27 and 48 Street was ceremoniously and officially opened on Oct. 10.
Successful fitness and social program for seniors on verge of growing

Successful fitness and social program for seniors on verge of growing

The sweat on his brow and the rosiness in his cheeks at the end of the class show Don Dwyer had a good workout.
Where nature and learning come together

Where nature and learning come together

Ecole Olds Elementary School teachers Helene Fisher and Debbie Unger can hardly contain their enthusiasm when they talk about a new learning garden and landscaped area at the front of the school.
Festival of Trees coming to TransCanada Theatre

Festival of Trees coming to TransCanada Theatre

The annual Festival of Trees will take place November 7 to 9 at the TransCanada Theatre. Proceeds of the event will go toward the Olds Fashioned Christmas committee's annual tree light-up event in Centennial Park on Nov.
Town of Bowden employees join CUPE

Town of Bowden employees join CUPE

The Town of Bowden's seven employees have voted to join the Canadian Union of Public Employees. The employees in the town's operations, facilities and bylaw department voted to join the union on Oct.
Student's collection of Second World War items includes Nazi flag, letter

Student's collection of Second World War items includes Nazi flag, letter

A fascination with the Second World War has led an Olds College student to amass a small collection of items from among several countries' forces that participated in the war.
A few things to know before you vote

A few things to know before you vote

With election day for Olds just days away, here's a few things you'll need to know before you go and vote. First off, you'll need a driver's licence or another form of government-issued identification.
Olds and District Hospice Society continuing to spread message

Olds and District Hospice Society continuing to spread message

The Olds and District Hospice Society raised $46,200 in 2013 through various fundraising events and donations, members of the society heard on Oct. 9 at the group's annual general meeting.
Province intends to open new Highway 2 accesses this month

Province intends to open new Highway 2 accesses this month

Alberta Transportation was still aiming as of last week to have a new access system for motorists entering Highway 2 from Highway 27 finished by Oct.
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