Olds News

The snow that hit Olds and area Tuesday and Wednesday will hit local farmers hard in the pocketbook, according to Richardson Pioneer inputs manager Kent Clifford.

An Olds High School student charged with sexual assault, forcible confinement, uttering threats and two counts of assault was acquitted in Didsbury court on Wednesday, Sept. 10.

Olds Town crews were out Wednesday morning helping to clear downed trees and overhanging branches as a result of Tuesday night's snow, but an even bigger concern was the fact the snow set back the Uptowne Olds rehabilitation project yet again.

Two people who helped contestants become healthier though the Olds Lifestyle Challenge say it was well worth it. The challenge may be offered next year, possibly even expanded to more contestants.

Colleen Roy won the Olds Lifestyle Challenge, sponsored by the Olds Albertan and Simply for Life. She was one of three contestants in the 12-week challenge, which wrapped up Thursday night (Sept. 4) at the Ralph Klein Centre.

Contractors working on the Uptowne Olds upgrade project hope to pour more concrete for sidewalks this week, depending on weather, according to interim director of operational services Scott Chant. Rubydale Asphalt Works is the general contractor.

Work continues on O-NET's three remaining service areas yet to be connected to the company's fibre optic network in Olds. According to O-NET president Bill Dunbar, progress is being made on Service Area 7, located in the Winter Lake area.

Two representatives of the Town of Bowden plan to write a letter calling on the province to provide more funding for the Parkland Regional Library (PRL), including the library in Bowden. Coun.

Two members of the Olds Fire Department have been promoted. Jason Kjorsvik has been promoted to deputy chief and Lynn Roberts is now a captain. Fire Chief Lorne Thompson made that announcement on Friday, Sept. 5.

Bowden officials received a letter from Alberta Municipal Affairs praising the work they did on year-end audits. It's not every day the town receives praise for something like that, Mayor Robb Stuart says.