Olds News

Another substantial sponsorship has been secured to support "extras" at a proposed new athletic park in Olds.

Thirty-six employees have been recognized for their significant contributions and dedication to quality patient care at the Olds Hospital and Care Centre.

Students at Ecole Deer Meadow School got a lesson in democracy this week as they headed to the polls to elect classroom leaders.

Three people have joined the Olds & District Chamber of Commerce board of directors and two others have signed on again. All were acclaimed during the chamber's annual general meeting March 8 at the Pomeroy Inn & Suites.

A major fire broke out on a property near the intersection of Rge. Rd. 14 and Twp. Rd. 334 just north of Olds Thursday afternoon, destroying the barn and its precious contents, which included an extensive car and tractor collection.

The Olds Legion Hall was packed to capacity Feb. 27 as Wildrose Leader Brian Jean came to speak.

A man accused in connection with a bullet fired through a home and into an apartment building in Bowden is due back in court March 20.

Chinook's Edge School Division and Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools officials are urging students and motorists to be aware of rules to keep students safe as they get on and off school buses in Olds.

Olds town council has given the green light to a FortisAlberta proposal to replace the town's current high-pressure sodium street lights with LED lights, which it says are more efficient, environmentally friendly, and will save the town money.

The provincial government is giving the Town of Olds a $3,500 grant to help cover training costs for its 2016-17 Emergency Management Preparedness Program.