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Mothers

Mothers

If there's any day that deserves as much attention as Christmas receives it's definitely Mother's Day. Mother's Day takes place this Sunday, May 12. Many of us will use this day to make mom breakfast in bed or maybe take her out for lunch.
A lesson in compassion learned

A lesson in compassion learned

My two boys and I were visiting the Kootenays area during the week of April 22 to celebrate my older son's 16th birthday as well as my first year of being cancer-free, and we were excited about a holiday and much-needed break from routines.
School needs to set proper lunch hours

School needs to set proper lunch hours

I am writing this letter on behalf of myself, many parents, and some high school students, to express our concerns in regards to the lunch schedule at the Olds High School.
Oil sands stakes couldn't be higher

Oil sands stakes couldn't be higher

The federal and provincial governments have announced a joint project to increase public access to monitoring data about the Alberta oil sands - an effort both levels of government say should reassure residents and others, including foreign corporati
Alberta government no longer taken seriously

Alberta government no longer taken seriously

A couple of weeks ago some bad news for the Alberta Progressive Conservatives was made public: they were low on cash. Worse, most of their money had come from the deep corporate pockets of the oilpatch.
Be a man for a man, grow a beard

Be a man for a man, grow a beard

The face of Olds is about to change. Men in Olds and area are encouraged to start a beard May 16 in support of the local Motorcycle Ride For Dad group to raise money and awareness for prostate cancer.
One good turn deserves another

One good turn deserves another

One good turn deserves another. That's the phrase everyone should keep in mind this week as Scouts Canada celebrates Good Turn Week (Apri1 13-21).
Keep heart and teeth in Bill C-461

Keep heart and teeth in Bill C-461

Amid the recent furore in Ottawa over backbench MPs being muzzled by the Prime Minister's Office, an important private member's bill passed second reading on the final day before the Easter break.
Understanding appears to emerge during Diversity Day

Understanding appears to emerge during Diversity Day

If only more schools would follow in the footsteps of Olds High School and hold an event like Diversity Day.
50 years service to our community

50 years service to our community

The Secretarial Arts/Office Administration Program at Olds College is celebrating its 50th year of service to the business communities in rural Alberta.
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