Olds News

Olds-area parents of a three-year-old girl who could have died from a seizure are praising the help they received from doctors and staff at Olds Hospital and Care Centre, and in Calgary. Paul Hildebrand says Edyn is doing "fantastically well" now.

A member of the 185 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron in Olds has received the gold Duke of Edinburgh's award - the highest level available in the award.

The Sunshine Bus is back in full operation after being sidelined for repairs since mid-December. Town officials say a beverage spilled on a component in the para transit van disabled it, forcing it out of commission while repairs were made.

A major fire broke out on a property near the intersection of Rge. Rd. 14 and Twp. Rd. 334 just north of Olds last Thursday afternoon (March 9).

Another substantial sponsorship has been secured to support "extras" at a proposed new athletic park in Olds.

Thirty-six employees have been recognized for their significant contributions and dedication to quality patient care at the Olds Hospital and Care Centre.

Students at Ecole Deer Meadow School got a lesson in democracy this week as they headed to the polls to elect classroom leaders.

Three people have joined the Olds & District Chamber of Commerce board of directors and two others have signed on again. All were acclaimed during the chamber's annual general meeting March 8 at the Pomeroy Inn & Suites.

A major fire broke out on a property near the intersection of Rge. Rd. 14 and Twp. Rd. 334 just north of Olds Thursday afternoon, destroying the barn and its precious contents, which included an extensive car and tractor collection.

The Olds Legion Hall was packed to capacity Feb. 27 as Wildrose Leader Brian Jean came to speak.