Olds News

Olds resident Troy Johnstone got some fabulous shots of the total solar eclipse while vacationing with his family. He put them together in a composite photo.

Olds College's chief financial officer (CFO), now has an expanded role. In addition to his job as CFO, Mustansar Nadeem is now the institution's vice-president of corporate services.

The Ramada Olds hotel raised $600 for a local charity last week, capitalizing on Monday's rare eclipse to host a waffle brunch fundraiser.

A story in the Aug. 22 edition of the Albertan contained an error. A waffle brunch for the Boys & Girls Club of Olds & Area was hosted by the Ramada Olds as a fundraiser for the club. The Albertan regrets the error.

Red Deer-Mountain View MP Earl Dreeshen met with about 30 people at the Olds Legion hall Wednesday (Aug. 23) for a 90-minute discussion of how proposed tax changes by the Liberal government could affect them.

Four of the six sitting councillors are now seeking re-election in October, with the announcement by Coun. Rudy Durieux last Friday (Aug. 25) that he will let his name stand for a second term.

Finance Minister Bill Morneau and officials from his office have responded to a roundtable on proposed federal tax changes. Red Deer-Mountain View MP Earl Dreeshen held that roundtable at the Olds Legion on Aug. 23. It attracted about 30 people.

When it comes to the Romeo and Juliet-inspired West Side Story musical, an Olds actor is making it easier to choose sides: he's playing both lead characters.

BOWDEN - Sandy Gamble is running for a fourth term on town council in the Oct. 16 municipal election. Gamble announced that intention during an interview with the Olds Albertan. "There's still lots to do," she says.

Olds & District Chamber of Commerce president Ben Stone is urging residents and business people to nominate businesses for the various categories within the annual business awards.