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Filming of Ghostbusters has been thrilling

Filming of Ghostbusters has been thrilling

Although it isn’t filming in Olds, it is pretty exciting to have had one of the most iconic '80s blockbuster franchises — Ghostbusters — film its latest entry just south of town, in Crossfield.
Council's task: address housing and crime concerns

Council's task: address housing and crime concerns

Concerns about the potential for increased crime registered by many during a rezoning public hearing in Bowden on Aug. 12 are valid. Town officials do not need to take them into consideration, obviously.
Grocery store gives hope to Shantz

Grocery store gives hope to Shantz

A recent press release announcing Buy-Low Foods' intention to construct a newer, bigger grocery store in Didsbury was a surprise to many. Then again, maybe not so much.
Where's the beef?

Where's the beef?

First the new religionists of climate change targeted Alberta for the carbon footprint of oilsands, conventional crude and natural gas. Now they are aiming at our beef.
MLA disputes county's magazine ranking

MLA disputes county's magazine ranking

An open letter to Maclean’s magazine: As the Alberta provincial representative for the excellent constituency of Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills, I am writing today to take issue with your recent feature regarding Canada’s Best Communities 2019.
Demolition should be last resort

Demolition should be last resort

When residents of the former Foothills Lodge were all relocated to the new, state-of-the art campus of care at the Sundre Seniors Supportive Living Centre a few years ago, the decision was eventually made to sell the structure , which was listed in F
Expert panel has vital task

Expert panel has vital task

The Kenney UCP government has announced plans to examine Alberta’s current minimum wage – a move that promises to lead to a heating up of the already controversial issue of what level of compensation workers should receive for the lowest paying jobs.
MLA salary rollbacks largely symbolic

MLA salary rollbacks largely symbolic

We should always expect leaders to set the example they expect the rest of us to live by. After all, actions speak louder than words.
Expert panel has a vital task

Expert panel has a vital task

The Kenney UCP government has announced plans to examine Alberta’s current minimum wage – a move that promises to lead to a heating up of the already controversial issue of what level of compensation workers should receive for the lowest paying jobs.
Naysayers missing greater cause

Naysayers missing greater cause

The Bankers Corner town clock is returning. The welcomed Main Street amenity, which has generated loud social media protest from a few, was settled last week at town council when the clock got the green light to proceed. It was long overdue.
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