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Kit and Cargo robbed

Kit and Cargo robbed

Police are seeking the public’s help in tracking down a man suspected of robbing the Olds Kit and Cargo gift store on Aug. 18. At roughly 11:20 a.m., a masked man entered the store on 52 Avenue and demanded cash.
Olds competitor earns masters honour at massive board game tournament

Olds competitor earns masters honour at massive board game tournament

Olds' Mark Oxer is usually known as a master of barbells and bench presses. But at a massive convention for gamers held in Indianapolis from August 15 to 18, he showed he's also an ace at playing the board game Settlers of Catan.
PCN executive director bringing 'passion,' experience to network

PCN executive director bringing 'passion,' experience to network

A "personal passion" for health care and experience with large-scale and community-based health-care service providers.
Town names new community services director

Town names new community services director

To switch jobs next month, Doug Wagstaff only has to cross the street. Wagstaff, who is currently Olds College's campus life manager, was named as the Town of Olds' new community services director earlier this month.
Robbery suspect reserves election for Sept. 23

Robbery suspect reserves election for Sept. 23

Rory Alan Jackson, accused of robbing an Olds bank earlier this summer, reserved his election during a court appearance in Didsbury on the morning of Aug. 26. Jackson, 46, stands accused of robbing the TD Canada Trust on 50 Avenue in Olds on June 4.
Police seeking suspect in Kit and Cargo robbery

Police seeking suspect in Kit and Cargo robbery

Police are seeking the public's help in tracking down a man suspected of robbing the Olds Kit and Cargo outlet on Aug. 18.
Telecommunications tower decision deferred to special meeting

Telecommunications tower decision deferred to special meeting

The Town of Olds’ Municipal Planning Commission has asked a developer wanting to build a 60-metre telecommunications tower to cut its height by half.
Action taken to address median concerns

Action taken to address median concerns

Olds College and the Town of Olds widened the exit of the 2A Car Wash to address concerns that a new median on Highway 2A was making it difficult for some vehicles to exit the business.
Bowden council closes door on renaming arena

Bowden council closes door on renaming arena

Bowden voters will not see a question on the ballot this fall about renaming the Bowden Igloo arena in honour of a popular resident. At its Aug.
A new place to play

A new place to play

The community has a new playground structure at Ralph Maybank Park thanks to the efforts of the Olds Kiwanis Club and local volunteers.
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