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Didsbury resurrects twinning program with Japan

Didsbury resurrects twinning program with Japan

The Maple Leaf Exchange Program was put on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic
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Ongoing Alberta wildfire crews receive help from Mother Nature

Ongoing Alberta wildfire crews receive help from Mother Nature

Recent precipitation has helped, but Alberta isn't out of the woods yet when it comes to the wildfire threat.
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Three non-profits negotiating long-term lease of former Olds fire hall

Three non-profits negotiating long-term lease of former Olds fire hall

Property at 4829 50th Street could soon house Mountain View Food Bank, Olds and District Hospice Society and Community Lending Shelf
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ConnectFirst, Servus merger heralded as largest in Canadian credit union history

ConnectFirst, Servus merger heralded as largest in Canadian credit union history

The merger of two of Alberta's largest credit unions closed May 1
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Chinook's Edge may consider piloting social studies curriculum

Chinook's Edge may consider piloting social studies curriculum

School divisions have until May 15 to express interest to Alberta Education on whether they will pilot new curriculum
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Red Deer County downgrades fire restriction to fire advisory Thursday

Red Deer County downgrades fire restriction to fire advisory Thursday

Much of the county has received precipitation, including snow, in the last few days
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Sundre students and residents peruse potential work opportunities at community job fair

Sundre students and residents peruse potential work opportunities at community job fair

Sundre High School hosts job fair that featured student-only portion followed by chance for all job seekers to submit applications
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Rapid test project tackling Alberta's syphilis outbreak

Rapid test project tackling Alberta's syphilis outbreak

Using groundbreaking rapid testing devices and an innovative community-involved project, University of Alberta researchers are hoping to bend the curve of syphilis infections.
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Olds and area students qualify for badminton provincials

Olds and area students qualify for badminton provincials

École Olds High School student Christian Persson has qualified to compete in badminton provincials in Edmonton May 3-4.
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ROAD REPORT: Commute road conditions, Highway 2 traffic cameras

ROAD REPORT: Commute road conditions, Highway 2 traffic cameras

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras
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