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Rotary Ride for Ronald exceeds its goal

Rotary Ride for Ronald exceeds its goal

Twenty-four motorcycles on the highway in a procession a kilometre long had a special mission as they rolled toward the coal-mining ghost town of Wayne. There was an RCMP rider with them, ensuring the mission was honoured, respected and protected.
Where all food is good

Where all food is good

Good food is the business of both Taressa Waye and Brittany Balerud. Both work for Alberta Health Services (AHS). Wayne is a registered dietician. Balerud is a health promoter.
College devastated over slain stallion

College devastated over slain stallion

Olds College staff and students are devastated over the deliberate “deviant behaviour” last week by an unknown culprit who systematically put a group of stallions together to watch them engage in a violent fight until one died by a traumatic kick in
Lougheed fondly remembered by longtime rival Bob Clark

Lougheed fondly remembered by longtime rival Bob Clark

Longtime former Alberta Premier Peter Lougheed, who died last week at the age of 84, is being remembered by a former West Central Alberta MLA and Social Credit leader as a man dedicated and committed to public service.
An eating club where all food is good

An eating club where all food is good

Good food is the business of both Taressa Waye and Brittany Balerud. Both work for Alberta Health Services (AHS). Wayne is a registered dietician. Balerud is a health promoter.
Dog attack accused appears in Didsbury court

Dog attack accused appears in Didsbury court

A Sundre woman charged after a 26-year-old Calgary woman was attacked and severely injured by two pit bulls in a Sundre trailer park three weeks ago made her first appearance in Didsbury provincial court on Monday.
Grizzlys bringing 'the hammer' to Olds

Grizzlys bringing 'the hammer' to Olds

The Olds Grizzlys will be bringing Dave ‘The Hammer' Schultz to town as part of the team's annual Vegas on the Prairies fun casino on Feb. 2, 2013. Schultz will be the keynote speaker at the annual event, which is used as a fundraiser for the team.
Olds residents charged in drug bust

Olds residents charged in drug bust

Five people have been charged with drug and other offences in relation to a search warrant executed on a residence in Silverthorne Close last Wednesday evening.
kittens die after horrific ride to landfill

kittens die after horrific ride to landfill

The tragic death of seven newborn kittens, discovered at the Didsbury landfill site in a garbage bin delivered from Olds, has prompted the Mountain View Regional Waste Management Commission to implement protocols for staff to ensure humane treatment
Grizzlys granted better practice times by council

Grizzlys granted better practice times by council

Town council granted the request of the Olds Grizzlys for reduced ice rates for the 2012-13 season and also granted the team's request that practice ice times be moved to better accommodate player schedules.
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