Olds News

Daryll de Souza wanted his creation to be a tribute ñ even if the end result is considered by many to be a true Frankenstein.

Olds RCMP officers responding to an argument were confronted by a man who aimed a crossbow at them. Cpl. Michael Black says the incident occurred on July 18. At about 12:45 p.m.

A story in the July 18 edition of the Albertan headlined Special O team hugely successful in provincials contained an error. Mike Dougan won two gold medals and one silver medal. The Albertan regrets the error.

About 30 people attended a reunion and celebration of the 100th anniversary of the arrival of a group of orphans and disadvantaged children in Olds. The event was held July 8, at the Cadet Hall.

After some procedural confusion, Olds council voted to accept the recommendations of a citizens' committee appointed last March to review council remuneration (money to compensate councillors for time spent on the job).

The Town of Olds has released a media advisory warning residents that local air quality is being affected by wild fires burning in B.C.

Bylaw parking tickets issued drop significantly in the summer months because snow removal is no longer a problem.

A 103-year-old Olds resident says the keys to a long life ñ at least in her case ñ are the ones you always hear about: keep active, don't smoke, drink moderately, get lots of exercise and follow a regular routine that includes plenty of sleep.

Agriculture and Forestry Minister Oneil Carlier says although the Enhancement of Protection of Farm and Ranch Workers Act -- better known as Bill 6 -- and the Fair and Family-friendly Workplaces Act (Bill 17) have been passed, there's still some work

Two Olds and area men are facing a total of 27 charges after an employee's purse containing a wallet, etc., was stolen from Heartland Funeral Services and cards in that wallet were used to buy items in various local businesses.