AFTER AN RCMP INVESTIGATION INVOLVING ASSISTANCE FROM THE PUBLIC, CHARGES HAVE NOW BEEN LAID AGAINST A LOCAL MAN IN CONNECTION WITH THE ROBBERY AT TD BANK IN OLDS ON JUNE 4TH.

CORPORAL JAY PEDEN WITH THE OLDS RCMP DETACHMENT EXPLAINS.

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PEDEN SAYS THE ARREST FOLLOWED A COLLABORATIVE INVESTIGATION.

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HE ADDS MURRAY JACKSON FROM OLDS WAS CHARGED WITH ROBBERY FOR THE INCIDENT AT TD BANK AND ALSO FOR ANOTHER ROBBERY FROM JUNE 20TH OF 2012 AT A LOCAL LIQUOR STORE.

THE 46 YEAR OLD IS SET TO APPEAR IN DIDSBURY PROVINCIAL COURT ON JULY 8TH.

An auto thief had a difficult time finding a way out of the town of Carstairs recently.

Mounties say a local man witnessed a male exiting his truck in the Carstairs Food Store parking lot last Wednesday. According to police, culprit had punched the truck's ignition before taking off following a struggle with the owner.

The thief then reportedly stole another vehicle, but he only made it about a half a block down Main Street before the rim & tire fell off.

RCMP say the suspect eventually got away by acquiring a green 1998 Ford F-150 with license plate DKF 399.

Corporal Warren Wright with the Didsbury RCMP detachment says they have a suspect in mind they are actively searching for.

Didsbury RCMP seized a large sum of cash from a vehicle following a recent traffic stop.

A black 2005 Mitsubishi Gallant was pulled over for tinted windows on June 7th. Police say when they approached a substantial marijuana smell was present coming from the vehicle.

Following a search the 29 year old male driver from Calgary was arrested for possession of the proceeds of crime. However, no marijuana was located in the vehicle. No charges were laid but the money was seized.

Didsbury RCMP say their investigation is on-going.

RCMP ARE STILL INVESTIGATING AN INCIDENT IN SYLVAN LAKE WHERE A MALE ADULT WAS FOUND WALKING NEAR THE AREA WITH GUNSHOT WOUNDS.

THE MALE WAS RUSHED TO HOSPITAL AND IS EXPECTED TO SURVIVE.

SYLVAN LAKE RCMP HAVE IDENTIFIED  34 YEAR OLD DANIEL HUDDLESTONE AND 28 YEAR OLD CAMERON MONKMAN AS SUSPECTS IN THE OFFENCE.

BOTH MALES ARE ASSOCIATED WITH THE MALICIOUS CREW MOTORCYCLE CLUB.

THEY ARE CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER USING A FIRE ARM, ROBBERY WITH A FIREARM, AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, POSSESSION OF A RESTRICTED FIREARM AND OTHER WEAPON RELATED OFFENCES.

POLICE DON'T BELIEVE THIS CASE IS RELATED TO THE CASE WITH ANDREW WAUNCH, THOUGH THEY DID HAPPEN IN THE SAME AREA WITHIN THE SAME TIME PERIOD.

MOUNTIES ADD, WAUNCH HAS NO KNOW LINK TO THE MALICIOUS CREW BUT HE IS AN ASSOCIATE OF HUDDLESTONE'S.

HUDDLESTONE AND MONKMAN ARE EXPECTED TO APPEAR IN COURT JUNE 27TH.

THE 2013 OLDS COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM BARREL PLANTING COMPETITION IS UNDERWAY

SEVERAL BARRELS OF FLOWERS DONE BY THE MAYOR, COUNCIL AND TOWN EMPLOYEES ARE NOW OUT FOR THE PUBLIC TO VOTE ON.

COUNCILLOR DEBBIE BENNETT, A FORMER COMMITTEE MEMBER OF COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM SAYS THIS YEAR THEY'RE HONOURING OLDS COLLEGE'S CENTENNIAL.

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THE TOWN OF OLDS WON IN THE 2005 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IN ITS POPULATION CATEGORY, BUT THIS YEAR IT IS JUST PARTICIPATING IN A FRIENDLY COMPETITION.

VOTES CAN BE CAST THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER FOR THE BEST FLOWER BARREL AND THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN AUGUST.

Mounties in Didsbury are seeking the assistance of the public and neighboring RCMP detachments as they try to locate a man responsible for allegedly stealing a vehicle and shoplifting at a grocery store.

On Monday afternoon (June 10th), witnesses observed the male shoplift a number of items from the Carstairs Co-op food store before running off and escaping in a 2004 white Ford F-350.

Police say the truck had been stolen from Olds a couple of hours earlier.

Mounties describe the man as in his 30s with a medium build. He was wearing a dark zip-up hoody with a gothic rock & roll style emblem, a light blue t-shirt, and medium blue jeans. His face was unshaven. He was also wearing a Saskatchewan Roughriders ball cap and white rimmed sunglasses.

The Olds Didsbury Flying Association will soon be taking over the operation and management of the Olds Didsbury Airport.

At Wednesday's meeting Mountain View County council directed administration to enter into contract negotiations with the Flying Association.

Greg Neufeld, Vice President of the ODFA, says they are seeking an initial contract of 2 years.

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He explains why ODFA wants to be in charge of the Olds Didsbury airport.

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Neufeld expects the Flying Association to be phased into the operating and management role at the Olds Didsbury airport almost immediately.

He says its been about a 2 year process of working with County council to get to this point.

Stephen Barnes faces 8 counts of break and enter. Mounties say the investigation looked into numerous break and enters at various oil field sites where large amounts of copper wire as stolen between December of 2012 and February of this year.

Barnes remains in custody awaiting bail. He is slated to appear in Drumheller Court on July 3rd.

A SURPRISING MOVE BY THE PROVINCE'S HEALTH MINISTER FRED HORNE YESTERDAY (JUNE 12TH) SAW HIM FIRE ALL OF THE BOARD MEMBERS OF ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES.

LOCAL WILDROSE MLA BRUCE ROWE SAYS THEY BROUGHT UP THE ISSUE OF BONUS PAY OUTS TO THE HOUSE 3 MONTHS AGO.

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ROWE SAYS ALBERTANS WILL HAVE TO WAIT AND SEE WHAT COMES FROM THIS, BUT HE BELIEVES ITS A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.

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AHS BOARD MEMBERS REFUSED TO CANCEL 3 MILLION DOLLARS IN BONUSES TO EXECUTIVES EVEN AFTER THE HEALTH MINISTER GAVE THEM A STERN WARNING.

ANDREW WAUNCH IS FACING 37 CHARGES INCLUDING ROBBERY WITH A FIRE ARM AFTER TAKING A VEHICLE AT GUNPOINT LAST WEEK JUST OUTSIDE OF OLDS.

ALBERTA RCMP ISSUED AN UPDATE ON THE MATTER YESTERDAY AFTERNOON (JUNE 13TH).

WAUNCH IS ALSO LOOKING AT ATTEMPTED MURDER CHARGES, BREAK AND ENTER CHARGES, UNLAWFUL CONFINEMENT  AND SEVERAL OTHER RELATING TO AN INCIDENT IN SYLVAN LAKE WHERE HE AND ASHLEY CHAMBERS BROKE INTO A HOME AND DEMANDED CASH.

POLICE SAY WAUNCH POINTED A FIRE ARM AT THE MALE RESIDENT OF THE HOME AND FIRED BUT THE WEAPON DID NOT DISCHARGE.

WAUNCH IS SLATED TO APPEAR IN PROVINCIAL COURT AGAIN TODAY (JUNE 14TH).

THE 23 YEAR OLD CHAMBERS IS STILL AT LARGE AND WANTED ON WARRANTS FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER AS WELL.

POLICE SAY IF YOU KNOW OF HER WHEREABOUTS YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTACT YOUR LOCAL RCMP OR CRIMESTOPPERS.

THE COMMITTEE IN CHARGE OF THE HIGHWAY 2/27 AREA STRUCTURE PLAN FIELDED QUESTIONS FROM A PACKED ROOM OF RESIDENTS WHO WERE EAGER TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE NEW DEVELOPMENTS COMING.

ANDY SWEETMAN, CHAIRMAN FOR THE H2/27 ASP COMMITTEE, WAS PLEASED WITH THE TURN OUT AT THE OLDS GOLF CLUB FOR THE PUBLIC MEETING.

HE SAYS THE INPUT COLLECTED IS VALUABLE AS THEY MOVE FORWARD WITH THE PLAN.

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NORM MCINNIS, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER FOR THE TOWN OF OLDS BELIEVES THE DEVELOPMENTS ARE EXCITING.

HOWEVER HE SAYS OLDS STILL NEEDS TO LOOK AT WAYS THIS COULD NOT ONLY BENEFIT, BUT ALSO HARM THE TOWN'S ECONOMY AS BUSINESSES ARE MOVING TO MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTY INSTEAD.

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THE MEETING OUTLINED WHICH AREAS ARE SUGGESTED FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS, AGRICULTURE AND BUSINESSES.

ANOTHER MEETING WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN THE NEAR FUTURE AS THE HIGHWAY 2/27 AREA STRUCTURE PLAN PROCESS CONTINUES.

The local MP for Wildrose says there will be 'no further comment' from his office in response to a $14,000 fine handed down against him by the CRTC as part of the Robocall scandal.

In a statement released following the CRTC announcement Blake Richards says 'his office engaged a service provider to survey his constituents on their views on legislation being considered in Parliament'.

He claims 'it was his understanding that the provider was well experienced with these types of surveys, and as such, it was reasonable to assume the provider would ensure compliance with all applicable regulations'.

According to Richards 'the CRTC believes that the provider should have included his name, mailing address, and contact number at the beginning of the call'.

He goes on to say 'his only intent was to conduct a legitimate, accurate, and nonpartisan survey of his constituents' views'.

Richads says he has 'fully and promptly cooperated with the CRTC's review of the matter, and he intends to work with the CRTC to ensure he has a compliance program in place going forward'.

Richards was one of 2 MPs in Canada, along with Quebec Liberal Marc Garneau to be fined by Canada's telecom regulator as part of a sweeping attack on improper automated phone calls.

OLDS RCMP HAVE WELCOMED A NEW STAFF SERGEANT TO THE FORCE.

JOE SANGSTER IS LOOKING FORWARD TO WORKING IN AND WITH THE COMMUNITY.

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SANGSTER ADDS OLDS IS COMMUNITY WITH A LOT OF POTENTIAL.

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STAFF SERGEANT SANGSTER WAS PREVIOUSLY WITH THE THREE HILLS RCMP DETACHMENT BEFORE STARTING WORK IN OLDS LAST WEEK.

A pair of criminals are still believed to be at large following a crime spree in Central Alberta.

RCMP are searching for 30 year old Andrew Waunch and 23 year old Ashlee Chambers. They were last seen on Friday (June 7th) heading eastbound from Olds towards Trochu. The duo was travelling in a blue 1992 GMC 2 door standard cab Sierra Truck with license plate WVX 289.

According to Mounties the two are suspects in an attempted murder near Sylvan Lake on June 3rd. They are also wanted in connection with a robbery involving a stolen vehicle at gunpoint on June 7th.

Police referred to the duo as armed and dangerous. They warn the public not to approach the wanted individuals but call 911 or CRIMESTOPPERS to report any sightings. The Calgary RCMP General Investigation Unit and Sylvan Lake RCMP were among the law enforcement organizations investigating the matter.

Didsbury RCMP are reporting a number of recent cases fraud or attempted fraud.

Police say on June 1st a senior in the Water Valley area was a victim of the 'grandparents scam'.

A phone call was received by the senior from someone claiming to be a grandson who needed bail money to get out of jail. $3000 dollars was then sent via Western Union to the caller.

Sergeant Jeff Jacobsen encourages anyone receiving these types of calls to contact other family members first to confirm the whereabouts of their children before sending cash. Jacobsen referred to the scam as a despicable act by criminals to take advantage of elderly people who may not be able to recognize voices of their family members over the phone.

The Chief Executive Officer of RAMMP Hospitality Brand says Mr. Mikes SteakhouseCasual is bringing 'come as you are' atmosphere and famous MikeBurgers to the town of Olds. 

Mike Cordoba discusses where they will be located and when they hope to open.

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Cordoba says the move is part of a western expansion for Mr. Mikes.

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He describes the type of dining experience Mr. Mikes SteakhouseCasual provides.

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Cordoba adds being really community focused by having fun in the community and being a focal point for community members is something they strive for as well.

Local Mounties will be out in full force over the next few weeks as 'safe roads' are one of this year's priorities.

Corporal Jay Peden with the Olds RCMP detachment advises the public to be diligent in watching out for pedestrians and children on bicycles at crosswalks as more people get out to enjoy the warmer weather. He adds motorists need to be especially aware around the skatepark area as well as other parks or playgrounds around town.

On a related note, at approximately 4pm on May 28th RCMP were called to the scene at 54th street and 50th avenue near the bowling alley in Olds. A male youth on a bike was struck by a black Cadillac Escalade. Police say the youth suffered non-life threatening injuries. They ask anyone who may have information about the collision to contact the Olds RCMP detachment.

449 performers from the province's 37 music festivals converged on Edmonton last weekend.

More than 20 local representatives went to the 2013 Alberta Provincial Music Festival and 6 of them finished either 1st or 2nd in their disciplines.

Wendy Durieux with the Kiwanis Music Fest says it is typical for them to have this type of success at the provincial level each year.

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Brian Delong placed 1st in musical theatre in the 16 and under 'up-tempo division'.

Tomas Lukacs earned a pair of 2nd place finishes in 12 and under musical theatre as well as boys vocal solo.

Olivia Toth was 2nd in 12 and under violin, while the Keynotes also placed 2nd in choral ensemble.

THE INTERCLUB GRAND CHAMPION STEER BELONGED TO 13 YEAR OLD EMMA WILSON WITH HE ELNORA CLUB. HER 1195 POUND SIMMINTAL ANGUS CROSS SOLD FOR 4.70 PER POUND TO ESSO IN THREE HILLS. WILSON SAYS SHE WORKED WITH HER STEER EVERY DAY TO GET HIM SHOW READY.

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THE RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION TITLE WENT TO 13 YEAR OLD EMMETT SAWYER WITH THE SWALWELL CLUB. HIS 1577 POUND ANGUS WENT FOR 3.40 PER POUND. HE IS ALREADY REALLY EXCITED FOR NEXT YEAR.

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THE GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER THIS YEAR BELONGED TO JOSIE WILSON, WITH EMMA WILSON TAKING THE RESERVE TITLE.

THIS IS KNEEHILL 4H'S 50TH YEAR WHILE 4H CANADA CELEBRATES ITS CENTENNIAL IN 2013.

Local Mounties are investigating following a robbery at the TD Bank Financial Group in Uptowne Olds on Tuesday (June 4th) afternoon.

At about 3:10pm yesterday an unknown male subject entered and demanded cash.

After receiving an undisclosed amount of money, police say he fled the TD Bank on foot.

According to RCMP the man was described as a white male in his mid 30s. He was clean shaven and wearing a black hoody as well as sunglasses. 

The Ident Unit from Red Deer was utilized to examine forensic evidence at the scene.

Anyone with information about this robbery or the suspect's whereabouts is asked to contact the Olds RCMP detachment.

Over 130 people in the Olds/Sundre area are protected by the Lifeline medical alert service.

Susan Szabos, Lifeline Community Representative, tells us how it works.

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Szabos adds it is not exclusively for seniors, as Lifeline can also support people with disabilities, chronic illness, or those who live alone.

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The one year anniversary for Lifeline as the preferred medical alarm provider for the Olds Healthcare Fundraising Committee will be celebrated this week. Tomorrow's (June 5th) event runs from 10am until 2pm at the Olds Hospital & Care Centre and it will include more information about the service as well as draws and coffee.

The Didsbury RCMP detachment responded to 68 calls for service between May 23rd and the 29th.

While those calls included a number of false alarms, there were also more than a half dozen thefts or attempts by criminals to steal items.

That included a White Mountain View County Chevy Canyon truck and trailer which was taken from 14th Avenue and 16th street in Didsbury near the courthouse. It happend at about 8am on May 27th. Police say the truck was later observed in the northern part of the Airdrie Rural RCMP detachment's coverage area where a Bobcat was stolen. Mounties recovered the Bobcat as well as the trailer in Cremona. The truck is still at large.

Sometime between Friday the 24th and Monday the 27th a 2007 Jayco Jay Feather RV Trailer was stolen. It was taken from the 1300 block of 20th Street in Didsbury and had the license plate X06-044.

Also recently a pick-up truck parked on 19th Street in Didsbury had 2 generators and about $19,000 worth of items taken out of the back of it.

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the Didsbury RCMP detachment.

The town of Olds' elected officials will see their monthly honourariums rise for the first time in several terms later this year.

The recommendations for the increase were among the items presented this week by a citizens committee on council remuneration.

The per month honourarium for Olds' Mayor will jump up from $2080 to $2650, while the councilors will see a boost from $1040 to $1450.

Mary-Ann Overwater with the committee says they arrived at their recommendations after reviewing the compensation for councils of 14 other similar municipalities and meeting with members of Olds council.

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At Monday's meeting (May 27th) the adjustments were approved and they bring the monthly honourariums for Olds council up to the average of the 14 other similar municipalities the committee looked at.

The changes will take effect following this fall's municipal election.

Three Hills RCMP laid drug related charges following a traffic stop on Saturday evening.

A grey Nissan car was stopped for speeding on highway 21 near Three Hills.

Police say both occupants were arrested and taken into custody following a search of the vehicle which yield drug paraphernalia, over $6200 in cash, numerous cell phones and approximately $3700 worth of marijuana.

1 of the 2 males, a 22 year old from Red Deer was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, a 24 hour suspension related to drug use, had his vehicle seized.

He was released from custody and is slated to appear in Drumheller court on August 7th.

Mounties in Three Hills also arrested 4 other drivers for drug or alcohol related offenses over the weekend.

Alberta seniors week begins today and ends on Sunday.

The town of Olds will be holding a number of special events in collaboration with the Evergreen Centre and the Mountain View Lodge to mark the occasion.

Katherine Doyle with Community Services for the town says it is important to recognize the difference that seniors make in the community.

Some of the highlights from this week's schedule include...

A seniors wellness fair is being held at the Evergreen Centre from 10am until 2pm on Tuesday.

Seniors week events in Olds continue on Wednesday at 7pm with a basket auction at the Mountain View Lodge.

From 1 until 3pm on Friday the Olds Historical Society is putting on a 'Truth or Spoof' event at the Evergreen Centre. That will be followed by a dance. Tickets are available at the town of Olds Office, the Olds Municipal Library or the Museum.

There will also be a Mountian View Pistons Car Show from 1 :30 through 3:30 at the Mountain View Lodge on Saturday.

THE RECENT INCREASE IN THEFTS FROM VEHICLES IN OLDS, DIDSBURY, CARSTAIRS AND SUNDRE HAVE RCMP IN THE REGION CONCERNED.

CONSTABLE MIKE MARTIN WITH THE SUNDRE RCMP DETACHMENT SAYS THEY CAN'T EMPHASIZE ENOUGH THAT PEOPLE NEED TO START LOCKING THEIR CARS AND PUTTING AWAY THEIR BELONGINGS.

IN TOTAL THERE WERE 22 BREAK INS REPORTED TO SUNDRE RCMP BEGINNING AT ABOUT 8PM ON MONDAY (MAY 20TH).

POLICE SAY THEY ARE STILL WORKING THROUGH THE FILES AND THE CRIME SPREE IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION.

RCMP REMIND PEOPLE COMMUNITIES ARE GROWING AND THEY NEED TO START LOCKING CAR DOORS AND NOT LEAVING VALUABLES IN THEIR VEHICLES OR IN PLAIN SITE FOR CRIMINALS TO SEE.

The C-R-T-C handed down fines totalling 369-thousand dollars to four political parties, two M-P's, and a telemarketer.

It's for breaking the rules on robocalls, which are made with automated diallers to deliver a pre-recorded message.

A $14,000 fine was imposed against the MP for Wildrose Blake Richards.

Others receiving penalties included the federal Conservatives and New Democrats, Ontario's Progressive Conservatives, Alberta's Wildrose Party, as well as Liberal M-P Marc Garneau.

Edmonton-based RackNine was also fined. 

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The Chinook's Edge Board of Education has passed its budget for next year.

The 2013-2014 document comes in at $122 million, which is 2 million less than the budget they approved last June.

It reflects an overall $3.2 million dollar funding reduction from the provincial government. There will be $2 million dollars less in instructional funding and a $1.2 million decrease in cash for facilities as well as transportation.

CESD is projecting a $900,000 decline in its reserves.

Next fall Chinook's Edge expects student enrollment to remain similar to the current levels of just over 10,700.

The Canadian Tire in Olds sold the most red balls in Central Alberta as part of the 2013 Jumpstart program.

Lesia Asaris with Canadian Tire says 2,174 were bought and combined with the local fundraising bar-b-que last weekend (May25th) $5,877 dollars was collected.

The red balls were available throughout the month of May in exchange for a $2 donation to the Together We Can Help All Kids Play campaign.

It helps the one in three Canadian families who cannot afford to enroll their children in organized sports and recreation.

Didsbury RCMP are investigating a pair of recent incidents in Carstairs.

A 1996 GMC Yukon was damaged when crooks attempted to pry the door open sometime overnight on May 14th. No entry was gained to the Yukon which was parked along the 600 block of 12th avenue.

Then overnight on May 15th along the West Highland Crecent also in Carstairs, criminals stole tools out of a toolbox in the back of a truck. Police estimate $300-400 dollars worth of wrenches, socket sets, jumper cables and a jack was taken. 

Sergeant Jeff Jacobsen says they've been dealing with a significant 'up tick' in vehicle rummagings lately. He once again reminds the motorists to lock their vehicles and remove valuables from them.

Police were told it went missing at somepoint in the last year. It is a 2002 Ramp Master which had the licence plate S44-582.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of this flat deck trailer is asked to contact the Didsbury RCMP detachment.

Mike Duffy has been invited to meet this week with the Senate committee re-examining an audit of his living expenses.

Duffy has been under intense scrutiny since a recent scandal broke regarding his inappropriate living expense claims.

The MP for Wildrose Blake Richards says these type of incidents outline very clearly why there is a need for senate reform.

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Richards adds accountability is something as a government they have taken very seriously.

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Since the scandal broke Duffy has refused to resign, however he is now serving in the Senate as an independent.

THIS YEAR'S INTERCLUB GRAND CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION STEER AT THE SUNDRE & BERGEN 4H SHOW BELONGED TO 11 YEAR OLD TWIN BROTHERS GAVIN AND KYLE CHALMERS.

GAVIN'S 1285 POUND RED ANGUS SIMMENTAL CROSS SOLD FOR 3.50 PER POUND TO GDK GRAVEL.

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HIS TWIN BROTHER KYLE'S STEER WAS A BLACK ANGUS SIMMENTAL CROSS AND SOLD FOR 3 DOLLARS PER POUND, WEIGHING IN AT 1311 POUNDS. HE IS LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR'S 4H SHOW AND SALE AND THE PROJECTS HE HAS COMING UP.

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SAIGE JACKSON AND REID CAUKILL WON THE CLUB CHAMPION AND RESERVE STEER FOR THE SUNDRE CLUB.

Olds College's Vice President of Academic & Research says it was very difficult to wrestle through the 2013-2014 budget priorities and make sure resources were aligned with them.

According to Dr. Jason Dewling OC's administration prepared for next year's budget by leaving several positions unfilled in anticipation of the 9.3% reduction in Alberta government funding which was announced in March.

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Dewling adds the document makes decisions today to protect the college from the future changes which are coming to post-secondary education.

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He explains how the 2013-2014 budget will remain 'student access-focused'.

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Corportate partnerships with Pomeroy Inn & Suites as well as Chartwells will come to fruition over the next year, according to Dewling.

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Dewling says Olds College's operating budget for next year is about 50 million dollars. There will also be approximately $2.4 million worth of capital expenditures and just under $900,000 in surplus funds, which he says is important to have on hand for reinvestment in captial ventures as well as needs around the campus.