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Grain car business supported in principle

Grain car business supported in principle

The loading and cleaning of grain in Bowden was supported in principle by the town's Municipal Planning Commission last week.
O-Net ready begins limited launch next month

O-Net ready begins limited launch next month

There are six of 11 areas throughout town that have had fibre to the premise installed thus far, with crews working on the remaining five, according to Nathan Kusiek, sales and marketing manager for O-Net.
Back to the drawing board

Back to the drawing board

The Olds Agricultural Society's ambitious $50 million Gateway Project is now stalled indefinitely due to “competitive changes in the landscape” over the past year, notably the province's controversial shelving of the Olds interchange construction pro
Pitbull shot dead in Sundre after attacking woman

Pitbull shot dead in Sundre after attacking woman

A 26-year-old woman remains in Calgary hospital after being attacked and severely injured by two male pitbulls in the Sundre Mobile Estates trailer park early Saturday.
Senior finds working in garden relaxing

Senior finds working in garden relaxing

For 92-year-old Mona Stewart, working in her gardens is a pleasant way to pass the time. “I like flowers and nature and I find it relaxing. It's not really work …it's just something I like to do.
OFSC hosts movie in park

OFSC hosts movie in park

The Olds Figure Skating Club will be hosting the fourth annual movie in the park on August 18 at Centennial Park. This year's selection is The Lorax. Gates open at 7 p.m. with the movie beginning at about 9 p.m. or at dusk.
Edmonton man facing several charges

Edmonton man facing several charges

An Edmonton man is facing several charges following an alleged assault on the Queen Elizabeth II Highway on July 29. RCMP received several 911 calls about a driver assaulting a female passenger near the Bowden overpass at about 5:45 p.m.
Town crews install two new pedestrian lights

Town crews install two new pedestrian lights

Two new pedestrian crossing lights were installed by town crews last week to help pedestrians cross busy roadways in town.
Utility work to begin uptown this week

Utility work to begin uptown this week

Installation of new water lines in the uptown core was to begin this week, with completion slated for Sept. 10 to 17 if all goes according to plan.
Museum looking for new manager this month

Museum looking for new manager this month

The Olds Historical Society (OHS) will be advertising for a new museum program manager this month. This position will be offered as a part-time opportunity although the number of hours has yet to be decided, said Donna Erdman, society chairperson.
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