Business News

Balancing business support with battle against COVID

Olds & District Chamber of Commerce doing its best to support local businesses

May 15, 2021 5:00 PM Read more >

TELUS Agriculture invests $1 million in Olds College Smart Farm

College land to be used for research including 5G network testing

Dec 14, 2020 3:00 PM Read more >

Two hotels cautiously optimistic about reopening

One shut down during the lockdown, the other remained open

Jul 13, 2020 10:00 AM Read more >

Beekeeper hopes aid will go where needed

Provincial government announced $1 million for industry

Jul 6, 2020 4:00 PM Read more >

Dental and vision care clinics reopen

No drop-ins; appointments must first be booked by phone

Jul 2, 2020 6:00 AM Read more >

Lots of effort by thief gains nearly nothing

Tires described as 'worthless' dead batteries worth $5 to $10 each

Jun 23, 2020 4:00 PM Read more >

Aurora Cannabis to lay off staff, close five sites, take impairment charges

Aurora Mountain in Mountain View County is one of the facilities that will cease some operations

Jun 23, 2020 10:30 AM Read more >

Local contractors will be hired if feasible

Subcontractors are still being considered to help build $8-million operations centre

Jun 22, 2020 4:15 PM Read more >

Precautions help new business as it steers through pandemic

Aubin’s Auto Aid opened in Olds in October 2019

Jun 18, 2020 11:15 AM Read more >

Advanced Stage 2 reopenings welcomed

Chamber president Clare Janitz doesn't think reopenings are too soon

Jun 17, 2020 9:00 AM Read more >