Olds News

Olds continues to grow, and as it does, the cost of new infrastructure, such as roads as well as sewer and water services, continues to rise.

Centennial Park will be full of activities during the Tour of Alberta festival in Olds on Sept. 2. The festival, which starts at noon, includes four parts, says Olds Institute executive director Mitch Thomson.

Several members of the Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) are disappointed that an old tree was removed as a contractor built a new duplex in town.

Local storm chasers are hosting a snack table, auction and music to support the parents of a sick little boy. The fundraiser is called Chase for Nate and takes place the evening of Aug. 27 at the Evergreen Centre.

Samantha came for the head start. Bethany came for the fun. Both walked away feeling they'd achieved their goals and then some.

Olds College has vaulted into the Pokémon Go phenomenon by setting up 17 Pokéstops and three Pokémon gyms throughout the campus. On Aug. 4, OC staff ran an introductory Pokémon Go tour of the wetlands. About half a dozen people participated.

The water droplets were just a little too much for Michael Atkinson, 3, as he played in the Olds Splash Park on Aug. 4. The park has been a popular spot for people of all ages to cool off this summer.

Bowden mayor Robb Stuart, left, looks on as Coun. Earl Wilson signs documents proclaiming him the town's deputy mayor.

The Bowden Institution has ended a lockdown instituted on July 26 and is now in normal operations, including allowing visits. The lockdown ended Aug. 2.

The breast cancer research fundraiser done on horseback, Wild Pink Yonder will make a stop in Olds on Aug. 23.