Olds News

Nature taking a huge toll on Olds trees

In 2020, town staff removed 45 trees and replanted only 12

Mar 29, 2021 5:00 PM Read more >

Health care fundraising committee plans silent auction

Silent auction is the first event of the committee's 18-month $128,000 fundraising campaign

Mar 29, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >

Month-long Olds cadet bottle drive underway

Replaces door-to-door bottle drive this year, to keep donors and cadets safe

Mar 29, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

Tourism is a key part of Olds' economic development strategy

Art, heritage and indigenous culture

Mar 29, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >

Councillor who breached code of conduct appointed to code of conduct committee

“I think this will give Coun. Thomson a good understanding of what the code of conduct bylaw is..." said Coun. Wanda Blatz

Mar 28, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >

Lack of power 'stymies' economic development: town official

Another power substation in the Olds area could take years for approval

Mar 28, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >

Special tax levies may help get contaminated sites in Olds redeveloped

Since 2009, about 33 acres of so-called "brownfield sites" in Olds have been redeveloped but many more remain

Mar 27, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >

Controversial Olds composting facility plans updated

A follow-up town hall meeting is expected later this spring

Mar 26, 2021 5:00 PM Read more >

Improvements to Highway 27 and 2A intersection key to Olds' future growth

Rail transportation will also play a big role in Olds' future, strategy and technology officer says

Mar 26, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

New Olds economic developer's position part of succession planning

New position hire will work with strategy and technology officer

Mar 26, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >