Olds News

Coun. Debbie Bennett is now the third sitting councillor to put her name forward for re-election in the Oct. 16 municipal election.

A Mexican student who visited Olds as part of an English as a Second Language (ESL) program this summer says he's so impressed he may come here to live.

United Conservative Party leadership candidate Brian Jean says it's too early for him to worry about a strong position articulated by the U.S. trade representative in the opening day of talks to revise the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

Olds firefighters are investigating a blaze that occurred in the 4800 block of 48th Street. Firefighters got the call at about 7:40 p.m. Aug. 15. No one was injured. Total cost of the damage is estimated to be more than $3,000.

While in Olds on Thursday, Aug. 17, United Conservative Party leadership candidate Brian Jean expressed his sympathy with the family of an Olds man killed in a workplace accident. The accident occurred Wednesday at a forage processor east of Cremona.

Dozens gathered at the Olds Ramada Inn this week, brandishing welding helmets and goofy glasses to catch a glimpse of a rare total eclipse that was partially visible in Central Alberta, yesterday (Monday, Aug. 21).

A trip to the Bowden Museum will net you a look back in time at a unique collection of early century photos that have now been transferred to the Alberta Archives for preservation.

United Conservative Party (UCP) leadership candidate Brian Jean says if he becomes leader of the party he'll work to change the rules in the legislature about what can and cannot be claimed as expenses.

The Nu2U community thrift store opens this week with expanded premises. Last week volunteers ñ with some help from town staff ñ expanded eastward into the former Fairy Meadows Play Area that had operated next door.

This summer, Olds College (OC) participated in a program to teach Mexican students and instructors English as a Second Language (ESL) and teach them about Canadian and Alberta culture.