Olds News

An Olds resident has received a silver Duke of Edinburgh award. The international award rewards youth for building skills to equip them for life and work.

BOWDEN - Town council has voted for what they hope is a final solution to ongoing drainage issues in the alley behind Reddi Mart.

If you see a smiling, mustachioed young police officer in Olds and area, it's likely Const. René Daoust. Daoust, 26, has only been with Olds RCMP for a few short weeks.

Two early learning child care centres in Olds are part of the 100 facilities that will be offering $25 a day child care later this year, according to the provincial government.

Following is a list of projects or causes undertaken or supported by the Olds Lions Club over its 50 years of existence, as cited by guest speaker Brian Stevenson during the club's 50th anniversary charter night at the legion April 28.

Red Deer College astrophysicist Robbie J. Halonen gave a presentation to Grade 6 students at École Deer Meadow School on May 3. It was his first visit to Olds. He set up a small planetarium in the gym.

Over its 50 years of existence, the Olds Lions Club has had a huge impact on the community, Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA Nathan Cooper says. Cooper made that point during the club's charter night April 28 at the legion.

Reid Thompson, a charter member of the Olds Lions Club, shared several memories of the organization during a banquet at the legion April 28, celebrating the club's first 50 years of existence.

The Town of Olds and the Olds Lions Club are looking at joining forces to create a memorial forest as part of an expansion of the Olds Cemetery.

The Olds Lions Club celebrated its 50th birthday by holding a 50th anniversary charter night at the legion April 28.