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Shields crowned Miss Rodeo Canada

Shields crowned Miss Rodeo Canada

Didsbury's very own Gillian Shields was crowned Miss Rodeo Canada 2013 last Saturday, Nov. 10 at Rexall Place during the intermission of the 39th Canadian Finals Rodeo in Edmonton.
Council approves changes to SRDRWC business plan

Council approves changes to SRDRWC business plan

Town council passed a resolution to approve an amended South Red Deer Regional Wastewater Commission (SRDRWC) business plan and a related increase to user rates at its regular council meeting on Oct. 22.
Rotary honours Layden

Rotary honours Layden

Kurtis Layden has been named this year's Rotary youth citizen of the year.
Police briefs

Police briefs

Counterfeit money detectedOlds RCMP received two more reports on Oct. 17 of counterfeit $100 bills being passed at local businesses.
Bowden council to discuss community bus at budget time

Bowden council to discuss community bus at budget time

Bowden town council will be discussing the rate charged for use of the community bus at budget time in the next few weeks following a brief discussion at the Oct. 22 council meeting. For now, the rates will remain the same.
Chicken pox takes a toll

Chicken pox takes a toll

More children residing in Olds and area were suspected of contracting chicken pox last week. Absenteeism climbed at Ecole Olds Elementary since a letter dated Oct. 15 was sent to parents.
Thompsons honoured for longtime service to community

Thompsons honoured for longtime service to community

Brian and Rita Thompson have been named as this year's co-recipients of the Rotary citizen of the year award. “I feel honoured,” said Brian.
Spartan Spotlight

Spartan Spotlight

The 2012-2013 Olds High School year is soaring with expectation to be a great one. As a welcome back, student council held a “Neon Night Dance” on Sept. 20. With about 200 partakers, students assembled a large contribution to the local food bank.
50 Ave. power line reinforced

50 Ave. power line reinforced

Fortis Alberta customers along 50th Avenue in Olds may have less interruptions in their power supply this winter now that the power line feeding their homes and businesses has been reinforced.
Stolen mail from area rural mailboxes found

Stolen mail from area rural mailboxes found

Two Calgary residents charged jointly with 18 counts of possession of stolen property related to area mail thefts could face additional charges if found linked to a theft at a Crossfield liquor store earlier this month.
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