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Town being sued over Braeburn flooding

Town being sued over Braeburn flooding

The Town of Olds is being sued by RVB Managements Ltd. in connection with flooding that happened at Braeburn Estates on April 26. A co-defendant, 1407095 Alberta Inc., is also being sued by RVB.
Innisfail woman dies in apartment explosion

Innisfail woman dies in apartment explosion

An autopsy to determine the exact cause of death and identification of a woman who died in an explosion in her Innisfail apartment Friday morning began yesterday in Calgary, police said.
Windstorm causes extensive damage

Windstorm causes extensive damage

Extremely high winds caused serious damage south of Olds on Sunday afternoon, with gusts reported at over 106.19 km/h at the Didsbury weather station. Carstairs fire department responded to 10 calls beginning at 10:18 a.m.
Town buys Zec property for possible future civic centre

Town buys Zec property for possible future civic centre

The Town of Olds recently purchased 3.75 acres on 50 Street and 54 Avenue from Alec Zec to be used for a future civic centre.
60 traffic tickets issued

60 traffic tickets issued

On Nov. 14 and 15, Alberta sheriffs conducted an early morning traffic enforcement project in response to public complaints.
Advocate speaks to Kiwanians about anti-bullying program

Advocate speaks to Kiwanians about anti-bullying program

Raising awareness about the negative effects of bullying and counteracting them was the focus of a presentation to members of the Olds Kiwanis Club during the club's regular meeting last week.
OES students duct-tape teachers

OES students duct-tape teachers

École Olds Elementary School students watched and helped duct-tape four teachers to the wall during their lunch break last Thursday.
Olds College student death trial starts next Monday

Olds College student death trial starts next Monday

Numerous family members of Nicholas Baier, an 18-year-old Olds College student killed after being run down outside an Olds bar in October 2010, plan to attend the trial of the man accused in the death when it gets underway next Monday.
Christmas Parade and Light Up set for Saturday

Christmas Parade and Light Up set for Saturday

The annual Christmas Light Up event and Santa Claus Parade is set for Saturday with a host of events in Centennial Park beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Greyhound reduces Olds service

Greyhound reduces Olds service

Olds residents wanting to go to Edmonton and Calgary via Greyhound service now have to wake up very early. Since Nov. 14, the bus leaves for Calgary at 4:20 a.m. and returns at 12:30 a.m., while the Edmonton bus leaves Olds at 2:05 a.m.
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