Olds News

Rita Fahlman and her husband were looking forward to their golden years. He had just retired after a 30-year career. Then one day, they got a phone call that changed everything.

During Raise The Roof, a fundraiser for Hope 4 MVC Kids Society, held Nov. 24 at the Willow Lane Barn east of Olds, three ladies spoke about how the society has helped their families.

Recently Olds High School students attended an If I Can presentation at the TransCanada Theatre that was put on by Chris Koch from Nanton, Alta., a man born without arms and legs.

Emergency crews in Olds had a busy weekend, thanks to all the snow that fell. They responded to several collisions that occurred on Highway 2 in the Olds vicinity.

Lots of donated items are coming in for the 52nd annual Olds Kiwanis Fall Auction, which takes place Thursday, Dec. 6 in the Olds Legion Banquet Room, starting at 6 p.m. "Everybody's welcome.

The gazebo in Centennial Park was packed for the fourth annual Tree of Remembrance ceremony on Nov. 23.

BOWDEN - Two developers who want to develop 14 tiny homes in property adjacent to the Bowden Hotel met with council on Nov. 26.

The Hope 4MVC Kids Society, which raises money to help families cover medical costs and associated expenses, has raised a record $19,450.99. Of that figure, $17,950.

As of late last week, Olds RCMP were asking for your help to find a Wimborne man wanted on several outstanding warrants for arrest. Robert John Poole, 37, faces 34 charges.

BOWDEN - It’s been a little over a year since three Bowden town councillors – Carol Pion, Kerry Kelm and Randy Brown gained council seats by acclamation during the 2017 municipal election.