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Too early to say if Olds RCMP summer camp will be held

Too early to say if Olds RCMP summer camp will be held

One of the officers who organized the first camp last year has been moved to another position so it's a question of whether he has the time to organize a camp this year, Olds RCMP commanding officer Staff Sgt. Warren Wright says
Olds and area community groups share in nearly $54,000 in 2025 FCSS grants

Olds and area community groups share in nearly $54,000 in 2025 FCSS grants

Grants approved ranged from $26,050 for BGC Olds & Area programming to $1,100 each to Mountain View Regional Libraries and the Olds & Area Pregnancy Support Centre
Unclear if provincial government will ever pay taxes on property it owns in Olds

Unclear if provincial government will ever pay taxes on property it owns in Olds

Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA Nathan Cooper says he'll contact Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver to get the answer to that question
Changes to Olds College fall program offerings not done yet

Changes to Olds College fall program offerings not done yet

Officials announced March 5 that the Environmental Science & Technology diploma program is launching in the fall while intake to several other programs have now been suspended
Retail gap survey projects increased demand and spending in Olds

Retail gap survey projects increased demand and spending in Olds

A recent survey found that retail spending is projected to increase from $696 million in 2024 to $893 million by 2034
Olds finalizing deal to sell Masterbuilt Projects a property for $1

Olds finalizing deal to sell Masterbuilt Projects a property for $1

Land will be sold to Masterbuilt Projects Ltd. if the developer constructs a mixed-use building with commercial space on the bottom and residences above that meets with the town’s approval
Federal Conservative leader's wife among those to tour Olds emergency shelter

Federal Conservative leader's wife among those to tour Olds emergency shelter

Mountain View Emergency Shelter Society president Joe Carignan says Anaida “Ana” Poilievre wanted to take the tour because she's very interested in family and children and seems concerned about human trafficking
Olds looking for consultant to study transit service

Olds looking for consultant to study transit service

A contractor to undertake the study could be chosen by late March, community services director Guy Lapointe says
Rink qualifies again for Rotary world championship after Olds 'spiel

Rink qualifies again for Rotary world championship after Olds 'spiel

The team has now qualified for the Rotary World Bonspiel, which will be held April 3-10 in 2026 in Stranraer, Scotland
Catholic students in Olds observe Shrove Tuesday

Catholic students in Olds observe Shrove Tuesday

In several religious denominations, Shrove Tuesday is the last day of the Shrovetide, the period before the 40-day period of Lent
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