Olds News

Two new teachers in schools in Bowden and Olds say they're thrilled to be able to realize their dreams – teaching what they wanted, where they wanted.

Singer-songwriter Michael Bernard Fitzgerald will be paying Tracks Pub a visit the night of Sept. 9. The Calgary artist is familiar with the town and has a long history with the establishment. "Our first show through was shortly after they were open.

Chase for Nate raised $24,272 for a young boy fighting cancer. Held on Aug. 27 at the Evergreen Centre, the event featured food, music and an auction benefiting the parents of three-year-old Nathan Sew.

Local MLA Nathan Cooper and MP Earl Dreeshen presented two local youth with congratulatory certificates for completing the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award in council chambers on Aug. 22.

A company that exhibited imported handmade Italian guns during the Olds Gun and Antiques show last Saturday says an earthquake that hit Italy Aug. 23 did not affect their manufacturers.

School in Olds and Bowden starts again this Thursday, Sept. 1 and there are some new faces.

Despite some confusion in the discussion over whether council would be making space for medical marijuana processing, only to have a growing facility pop up instead, the site-specific land use bylaw amendment sought by Olds SoftGels Inc.

Chefs at the Pomeroy Inn & Suites took second place in a culinary competition in Red Deer Aug. 20.

Take extra care driving if you see them. The Town of Olds has erected signs stating "High Collision Location" at a few intersections in the community. One of the signs is located at 51 Street and 53 Avenue. Another at 50 Street and 51 Avenue.

A couple who sell imported guns from Italy and Spain say the firearms they sell can go for anywhere from $1,500 to $20,000. And there are plenty of buyers – even at the top end – because most are handmade.