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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.
Coming home to celebrate 100 years

Coming home to celebrate 100 years

Another big weekend of events will take place at Olds College from October 18 to 20 as the institution hosts a homecoming weekend for former students to coincide with the college's centennial.
Company looking to buy Banner hopes to keep current workers

Company looking to buy Banner hopes to keep current workers

While emphasizing the sale has not yet been finalized, the head of the Calgary-based company that has reached a "tentative purchase agreement" to buy Olds’ Banner Pharmacaps plant said he hopes to keep as many of the plant’s current emplo
Olds wastewater now pumping to Red Deer

Olds wastewater now pumping to Red Deer

The South Red Deer Regional Wastewater Commission began pumping 500 cubic metres of wastewater from Olds to the Red Deer treatment plant on Oct. 1.
Olds' mayoral candidates square off

Olds' mayoral candidates square off

The three candidates running for the mayor's seat in Olds squared off on Oct. 7 at the Pomeroy Inn and Suites in the only public forum of the 2013 municipal election.
RCMP responding to community need

RCMP responding to community need

Olds is a relatively safe community and the RCMP is working diligently on making it even safer, said the detachment's commander. “Some criminal activity is down in the community, and I think there's a number of factors that come (into) play.
Rifle seized from home after threat at Horizon School

Rifle seized from home after threat at Horizon School

Police seized a .22-calibre rifle from an Olds residence last week after a 13-year-old Horizon School student allegedly threatened another student at the school on Oct. 1. Staff Sgt.
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