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Local man watching Turkish protests with interest

Local man watching Turkish protests with interest

A local man with ties to Turkey is watching the unfolding events in Istanbul with great interest.
Some things you should know about Oldstice, centennial celebrations

Some things you should know about Oldstice, centennial celebrations

Olds will be one hopping town from June 20 to 23 as the community celebrates the Summer Oldstice and Olds College’s centennial.
Monument to 'immortalize' Bowden Cemetery's Field of Honour unveiled

Monument to 'immortalize' Bowden Cemetery's Field of Honour unveiled

As the world marked the 69th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy during the Second World War on June 6, roughly 100 people gathered at the Bowden Cemetery for the dedication of a new monument indicating the final resting place of many of th
UPDATED: Charges laid against man and woman accused of attempted murder, carjacking

UPDATED: Charges laid against man and woman accused of attempted murder, carjacking

After allegedly stealing a number of vehicles in the region at gunpoint and reportedly firing upon police, a 30-year-old man wanted for attempted murder in Sylvan Lake was arrested in Red Deer early on the morning of June 10.
Charity car auction ready to roll

Charity car auction ready to roll

The Jack Anderson Auto Auction is set to go on June 23 at 10 a.m. at the Cow Palace. More than 100 vehicles donated by Anderson, a Calgary-area businessman, will be up for bid in support of the Olds College legacy fund.
Hospital offering more types of surgeries

Hospital offering more types of surgeries

The Olds Hospital and Care Centre’s surgical program expanded in 2013 to include general orthopedic surgeries and orthopedic trauma procedures.
Next court appearance for Piper on June 20

Next court appearance for Piper on June 20

Dustin Piper, the Olds man accused of murdering 40-year-old Garland Curtis of Airdrie in January, has yet to make a plea before the court.
Champsosaur fossil returning to Olds

Champsosaur fossil returning to Olds

After a nine-month absence, the fossil of a prehistoric reptile will return to the area where it rested for roughly 60 million years.
Owner of stallion killed at college still waiting for justice

Owner of stallion killed at college still waiting for justice

The owner of the stallion killed at Olds College last September is speaking out on the incident for the first time.
A 'living classroom'

A 'living classroom'

For Jane Reksten, the 10 hectares of ponds, trees, walkways and plants on the northeast edge of Olds College's campus isn't just a re-creation of a wetland system. It's a “living classroom.
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