Olds News

Olds firefighters are investigating a blaze that occurred in the 4800 block of 48th Street. Firefighters got the call at about 7:40 p.m. Aug. 15. No one was injured. Total cost of the damage is estimated to be more than $3,000.

While in Olds on Thursday, Aug. 17, United Conservative Party leadership candidate Brian Jean expressed his sympathy with the family of an Olds man killed in a workplace accident. The accident occurred Wednesday at a forage processor east of Cremona.

Dozens gathered at the Olds Ramada Inn this week, brandishing welding helmets and goofy glasses to catch a glimpse of a rare total eclipse that was partially visible in Central Alberta, yesterday (Monday, Aug. 21).

A trip to the Bowden Museum will net you a look back in time at a unique collection of early century photos that have now been transferred to the Alberta Archives for preservation.

United Conservative Party (UCP) leadership candidate Brian Jean says if he becomes leader of the party he'll work to change the rules in the legislature about what can and cannot be claimed as expenses.

The Nu2U community thrift store opens this week with expanded premises. Last week volunteers ñ with some help from town staff ñ expanded eastward into the former Fairy Meadows Play Area that had operated next door.

This summer, Olds College (OC) participated in a program to teach Mexican students and instructors English as a Second Language (ESL) and teach them about Canadian and Alberta culture.

Car dealers in Olds and area are still recovering from the damage inflicted by a savage hailstorm, although some got hit a lot harder than others.

Council approved the consolidation of two loans into a single $14-million loan made to the Olds Institute (OI) for the installation of the town's fibre network, at a special council meeting.

RCMP are investigating a string of break-ins and thefts that occurred in the Olds and Bowden area around the first week of August. Progress has been made on the theft of a truck, which occurred some time between 10 p.m. Aug. 4 and 3:30 p.m. Aug. 5.