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Town's MSI funding increases slightly

Town's MSI funding increases slightly

The town's Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) funding from the provincial government, which is primarily meant for infrastructure projects, has increased by about $100,000 in 2013 over 2012 to $1,718,764.
Kiwanis holding garage sale to help wipe out maternal and neonatal tetanus

Kiwanis holding garage sale to help wipe out maternal and neonatal tetanus

The Kiwanis Club of Olds is holding a garage sale on May 10 and 11 with the proceeds going towards the fight against maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT).
Green bin misuse irks town

Green bin misuse irks town

The Town of Olds is asking residents to only dump grass clippings, leaves and garden waste in the 65 large green bins scattered on boulevards around town.
Town rolls out street improvements

Town rolls out street improvements

The Town of Olds will be spending up to $3,009,196 on street improvement projects in 2013 after council passed a motion on April 22 to allow for the work to take place later this year.
Historical society, Lending Shelf, awarded Miller funds

Historical society, Lending Shelf, awarded Miller funds

The Chic and Billy Miller Endowment Fund has awarded money to the Olds Lending Shelf and the Olds Historical Society this year.
Town recommends changes to Parkland library

Town recommends changes to Parkland library

Olds town council has recommended changes to the way Parkland Regional Library does its budgeting process after the town faced an additional $7,185 requisition amount for library services.
'He's too good of a soul to be taken'

'He's too good of a soul to be taken'

Whenever Ross Ghostkeeper faced a challenge in his life, his big brother Cody was there to mentor him and give him advice.
911 is not a joke

911 is not a joke

New provincial legislation that received second reading in the legislature on April 23 will, if passed, allow for authorities to fine people making 鈥渇rivolous鈥 911 calls.
Tuition freeze for post-secondary students gets passing grade

Tuition freeze for post-secondary students gets passing grade

A tuition freeze for post-secondary students in 2013-2014 is getting a passing grade among Olds College students. 鈥淚t's a good thing for next year.
Mock crash to help educate students

Mock crash to help educate students

Various community partners will be coming together on May 1 to help educate Grade 10 students at Olds High School about the dangers of texting or drinking and driving.
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