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Mountain Film Festival Comes to Olds! - January 2010
Uptowne Olds is very excited to announce that, thanks to the efforts of the Mountain View Museum, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is coming to the Transcanada Theatre at the Community Learning Campus! |
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Town of Olds named first Fair Trade Town in Alberta - November 2009
"Becoming Alberta’s first Fair Trade Town further distinguishes Olds as a leader in sustainability and confirms our commitment to supporting the principles of Fair Trade," said Cody Becker, OAGSL Chair. |
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Initial installation ongoing for fibre network - November 2009
The Olds Institute for Community and Regional Development is currently installing a small portion of the fibre to the premise project in co-operation with Shaw Cable. While Shaw is laying a proprietary portion of their own network, OICRD is partnering with the company to install the community portion of the fibre to the premise project. This leg involves a portion stretching from the Olds Agricultural Society office to the town office. |
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OI Hires Economic Development Officer - August 2009
Taking another significant step towards its goal of facilitating community and regional economic growth, the Olds Institute for Community and Regional Development has hired its first full-time Community Economic Development Officer. Gail Scott effectively begins her tenure on August 17. Olds Albertan, Aug 11, 2009 |
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Town establishes ad hoc committee - June 2009
Town councillors established an ad hoc committee to address recommendations of the Olds Institute's Physician Recruitment Committee, including accommodation allowance, family community membership allowance, and transportation allowance. |
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Mayor thanks Uptowne Olds for spearheading historical project - June 2009
Four properties are one step closer to being designated as municipally historic resources following town council agreeing to write letters of intent for four historically significant buildings in town. The decision to write the letters of intent for the Brown residence, Dr. Hartman residence, Rip Van Winkles and the Kemp Block was made at the June 23 meeting of council. |
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OAGSL Receives Honourable Mention - May 2009
The Olds Advisory Group for Sustainable Living was included in a number of Albertans working to make their communities healthier and more active places. Lieutenant Governor Norman Kwong presented them with a Honourable Mention for the Group Spirit of Community Leadership Award. |
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The fastest Internet services in Canada - March 2009
The Olds Fiber to the Home project (FTTH) will provide a future-proof telecom infrastructure so Olds residents can obtain the latest Small Office/Home Office and entertainment services and the fastest residential and business Internet service in Canada. |
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Heritage Key to Sustainability in Olds - March 2008
This article, courtesy of Municipal Heritage Services, Historic Resources Management with Alberta Culture and Community Spirit, commends the work Olds has commenced with regards to embracing heritage as part of its sustainability plan. |
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Municipal Sustainability Study completed - February 2008
Thanks to the efforts of the Olds Institute for Community and Regional Development and the Olds Advisory Group for Sustainable Living, Olds Town Council adopted the very first Olds Strategic Sustainability Plan in February 2008. This plan is the result of a year long public participation process, where elected officials, town staff, and citizens of Olds joined together to move toward a sustainable future. |
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Provincial/Municipal Partnership brings Central Alberta Online - January 2008
Central Alberta will be a place to grow, thanks to a partnership of eight central Alberta organizations and the Rural Alberta Development Fund (RADF). The South Central Rural Alliance, of which OICRD is a partner, will receive $2.5M in start up funding for their project "Finishing the Dream", which will provide SuperNet connectivity to 13 central Alberta communities. |
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Olds Institute unveils new logo - June 2006
The Olds Institute for Community and Regional Development is very pleased to announce the beginning of a branding process for the organization, with the introduction of the first step in its identity building: the logo. |
