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$6 million fibre loan approved

$6 million fibre loan approved

The Fibre To the Premise project could potentially bring $8 million in extra revenue to the Olds Institute For Community and Regional Development by 2025, say proponents of the project. The money would be used to fund further community projects.
Stephens' dedication recognized

Stephens' dedication recognized

Committing to one company for an entire career is all but unheard of these days. Olds' Linda Stephens is a rare exception.
Dance festivals continuing in honour of deCoverley

Dance festivals continuing in honour of deCoverley

A dance festival held earlier this week and one on April 15 to 17 will pay tribute to Divine Dance Academy founder Trish deCoverley, who died last month from a heart attack.
Father of one of Fallen Four speaks of justice

Father of one of Fallen Four speaks of justice

The father of one of the Fallen Four spoke in Olds last Tuesday morning during the annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. Rev.
Police briefs

Police briefs

Alleged thieves arrested Two men from Olds were arrested on the morning of Feb. 26 after police allegedly found stolen property in their possession.
Banner Pharmacaps celebrates 30 years

Banner Pharmacaps celebrates 30 years

Local drug manufacturer Banner Pharmacaps celebrated 30 years in Olds last week, throwing a party for its more than 100 employees.
Wild Rose candidates begin campaigning

Wild Rose candidates begin campaigning

Campaigning in the Wild Rose constituency ramps up this week in the run-up to a May 2 federal election called Saturday after a non-confidence vote brought down the government a day earlier.
Municipal headquarters becoming more accessible

Municipal headquarters becoming more accessible

The Town of Olds recently received a $15,015 grant from the federal government to make the town office more wheelchair accessible. The funds came from the Enabling Accessibility Fund, a $45 million pool the federal government established in 2007.
Enforcement of current speed zone signs questioned

Enforcement of current speed zone signs questioned

The co-chair of the Olds and Area Traffic Safety Committee will be writing a letter to communities that have yellow and black signs with a black posted speed on the sign, informing administration that those types of signs are not enforceable when clo
Fund established in memory of slain college student

Fund established in memory of slain college student

A scholarship fund named in honour of a college student killed late last year was announced last week during an event hosted by the Aggies Club.
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