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Creating Connections for the Future!

As High Level prepares for residents to come home, a contingent of firefighters from Olds, Carstairs, Cremona, and Didsbury, along with two fire apparatus, and a support vehicle are also returning back to their communities. It will take roughly 12 hours to make the trip back.This collaborative approach taken by the fire departments of Mountain View

County allowed them to draw from a larger equipment and labour pool with over 90 of the 160 volunteer fire fighters trained and experienced in accountability and wildland urban interface structural protection.Chief Kevin Miller from Cremona was deployed from the first request,

overseeing and ensuring safety of all of the firefighters. The Mountain View group was tasked on some critical missions, and oversaw a strike group which has left a lasting impression of what the Mountain View group is capable of.

Meanwhile, back at home in Mountain View County, assurance protocols such as automatic dispatch deployments, stand by crews and asset flexing options are pre planned in advance, to assist the communities that may have been impacted as a result of the deployment.Regional firefighters are thankful of the support they receive from their

communities, municipalities, administration and council when these incidents occur and the fact that our regional contingent has the ability to answer the call when other communities are in jeopardy.We are extremely proud and thank all of the firefighters that volunteered to put

their own lives on hold to go and lend another community support during their time of need.

Firefighters Return Home from High LevelJune 2019

PROMOTE A HEALTHY LAWNDandelions are, first and foremost,

some of the world’s most effective opportunists – they thrive in poor soils and quickly move in where other vegetation has moved out – like a thinning lawn. Once established, it’s only a matter of time before seed heads are produced to flood the property with thousands of dandelion seeds.The best

defense against dandelions is a thick lawn that is properly cared for and well-fed. A thick lawn will be better able to choke the weeds and not allow them to establish. By promoting a dense, healthy lawn and allowing it to grow a little taller (skip the buzz cut!), homeowners can create a habitat that’s uninviting to dandelions – one that will both outcompete and suppress dandelion outbreaks before

they ever happen. After all, it’s hard to sprout a seed when there’s nowhere for it to land or it never sees the sun!MOW OFTEN!While it won’t necessarily kill the

dandelions that are already present in the lawn, homeowners can dramatically reduce the number of

new dandelions that appear simply by mowing often. - at least once a week to stay on top of things, and to keep them from establishing in the first place. Like many weeds,

dandelions rely on wind dispersal to spread their seeds, sending up tall flower and seed stalks to better catch the breeze. By mowing regularly, homeowners can remove the majority of dandelion flowers before they have a chance to transform into the white puff-balls so many people love to hate.

Help Combat Dandelions

June 17 & 18, 2018National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations in Olds

Traditional Treaty 7 Territory and Region 3 of the Métis Nation of Alberta!

Monday, June 17 • Doors Open 6 pm • TransCanada TheatreFREE SHOWING “Indian Horse” • Movie 7 pm

(Donations for future initiatives gratefully accepted.)

Tuesday, June 18 • Centennial ParkCommunity Events 9 am – 3 pm

Activities in the Park throughout the day:

Creative & Cultural Family Fun!Celebrate the heritage, diverse cultures

& outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit & MétisFor more information please email admin@oldsinstitute.com

MAIN STAGE:9:30 am Land Acknowledgements9:30 - 11:30 am Performers12:15 - 12:45 pm Dignitaries12:45 - 2:45 pm Performers

THROUGHOUT THE PARK 9 AM - 3 PMVendors Children’s CraftsDrumming DiscussionsTalking Circles Teachings in the Tipi

Mountain ViewChild Care Society

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Par III Herbicide was applied to the following parks in Olds:* South on 57 Avenue * Centennial Park* OR Hedges Ball Diamonds * Richards Cr Park & Auction Blvd. * Mcleod Crescent and Auction Blvd.* Rec Center, Library &Aquatic Center* Hwy 27 Blvd.up to 70 Ave*Cemetery & Hwy 2A Blvd.

* Hartman Green* Shannon Dr. & Silverthorn Rd ParkSeniors Park & Wong’s Park (Shannon and Silverthorn Rd)* Imperial Ball Diamonds * Imperial Drive – 3 green spaces west of ball diamonds * Balsam Park (Balsam Cr)

Aquatic CentreUpdate

Please note that the Aquatic Centre will be CLOSED all day Friday, June 28, 2019

for staff training.

SportsplexUpdate

Drop In Floor Hockey Fridays 5:00-6:00 pm

$3.00 Drop In FeeCall 403-507-4844 for information

Celebrate Canada Day 2019Monday July 1, 2019

11:00 am Canada Day Parade See Parade Route Map11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Family Activities Centennial Park - Festival Area

Bouncy Houses Centennial Park - East Side

Free Hot Dogs and Drinks Centennial Park - Festival Area

1:00 pm Heritage Story Telling with Mary Hays The Valiant Five

Centennial Park - Gazebo

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Twoonie Family Swim Olds Aquatic Centre

11:00 pm Fireworks South of Olds High School 5601-46 Ave.

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Thank you to our Community Sponsors* Parade Route Closed

from 10:30 am to Noon

The Great Neighbours Program is an initiative connecting residents by helping neighbours get to know one another and the Town better. Town of Olds staff will join residents at each park in an effort to collect information about what people love about our Town, our parks and greenspaces. You are invited to come out and join us each Thursday evening from 5:00 - 7:00 pm for a hot dog BBQ and fun family activities.

Join us THURSDAYS 5-7 pm for a BBQ in a PARK!June 6 Imperial Drive (2nd Green Space)June 13 Beech Crescent (63 Avenue & 53 Street)June 20 Destiny Place Playground (2 Destiny Place)June 27 Kiwanis Park (Richards Crescent)July 4 Frank Wong Park (Shannon Drive)July 11 Ralph Maybank Memorial Park (56 Avenue & 50 Street)July 18 Neil Leatherdale Park (54 Avenue & 43 Street)July 25 Vista’s Park (Valiant Crescent)

Ensure You have Received Your

Combined Assessment & Taxation Notice

Pursuant to Section 311 (1) of the Municipal Government Act, the 2019 Combined Assessment and Taxation notices for the Town of Olds were mailed on or before May 21, 2019. Any property owner who does not receive his/her Combined Assessment & Taxation Notice within a reasonable amount of time should contact the Town Office for a copy.The Combined Assessment & Taxation notice

contains important information regarding assessment appeal procedures. Assessment complaints must be postmarked on or before July 29, 2019 and must be accompanied by the applicable fee as noted on the notice. This fee will be refunded if the appeal board is successful.The deadline for payment of 2019 taxes is June

30, 2019. If you require more information or have inquiries about your assessment and tax notice, please contact the Town Office at 403-556-6981 or via email at taxation@olds.ca

2019 Tax Deadline:June 30, 2019