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It all started so innocently

It all started so innocently

We have all been there, and it starts so innocently. “Do you want to look at a new TV dear?” you hear your wife ask from the living room.
Canada celebrates National Doctor's Day on March 30

Canada celebrates National Doctor's Day on March 30

Doctor's Appreciation Day, or as it is known in many parts of the world, National Doctor's Day, is an internationally recognized event, held annually around the world.
Reader not happy about increase to recycling fees

Reader not happy about increase to recycling fees

I wish to make a comment about the blue bins that are to be now delivered to ALL homes in Olds. This was supposed to be a pilot project but those of us who were not in the pilot project still had to pay the monthly use of them.
Sundre is a friendly community

Sundre is a friendly community

Although I have lived in Sundre for 16 months, it still amazes me how friendly and welcoming people are. The other day I was in line to purchase groceries at Sobeys.
Seeing Eye dog denied in seniors' home, but random pets allowed in hospital

Seeing Eye dog denied in seniors' home, but random pets allowed in hospital

Re: "Seeing Eye guide dogs are not pets (Olds Albertan, March 4) I realize the decision to disallow Mr.
A few thoughts about the cab company feud

A few thoughts about the cab company feud

Re: Cab company feud - March 11, 2014 To the Melchiors: In my opinion it is unreasonable to expect to pay a one-way fare for a two-way trip. To the cab company: Perhaps you could offer a bit of a discount for a two-way trip. Maybe $12 instead of $16.
Seatbelt non-compliance should be demerit offence

Seatbelt non-compliance should be demerit offence

Seatbelt use by Alberta drivers and passengers has increased markedly over the past decade – resulting in safer and better-protected motorists while at the same time reducing the overall cost to the community at large.
A tale of 'amazing' kindness

A tale of 'amazing' kindness

I have never written a letter to a newspaper before, so excuse me for over telling or under telling this incredible story.
A 'bouquet' for the hospital

A 'bouquet' for the hospital

I am writing this letter for your paper to give a huge bouquet to the staff of the Olds Hospital. My daughter had some surgery in January 2014 at the hospital and it was a wonderful experience for her and me.
Kudos to those who clear sidewalk ice

Kudos to those who clear sidewalk ice

Thank you to my neighbours at 5233 and 5301 44 St., Olds. They have the two corner lots on either side of the entrance to Mount View Close where I live.
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