Olds News

The Town of Olds has changed how it will collect overdue water bills. At its Aug.

Bowden town councillors got some good news during their latest meeting – they're getting more money from ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. Councillors received that news in a letter from Jamie Jaques, ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd.

A power outage hit Olds and district, including the Didsbury area Saturday, starting at about 10 a.m.And it hit hard.Not only did the power go out in homes all over the area, but many businesses were unable to operate as well, due to lack of power.

According to Doug Wagstaff, director of community services for the Town of Olds, the ice surface at the Olds Sportsplex was reopened on Aug. 28 at noon. A workplace injury was responsible for the closure of the arena on Aug. 27.

Municipal Planning Commission member Don Dwyer raises concern about relaxing bylaw provisions.

Planning is well underway for the third annual Taste of Uptowne Olds, which takes place Sept. 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The intersection at 52 Avenue and Highway 27 just didn't make sense to drivers so that's why the Town of Olds has blocked off northbound traffic there.“It doesn't line up with the Smitty's, that entrance to the west of Smitty's there.

Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) member Don Dwyer wants to make sure developers and residents make every effort to meet bylaw requirements rather than constructing buildings, homes or garages that don't meet the bylaw, then asking for exceptions.

The Uptowne Olds Committee is considering getting Christmas ornaments made depicting historic Olds buildings – and maybe Town Crier Dennis Patry – possibly in time for the upcoming Christmas season. If not, maybe for next year.

In its first sitting since returning from the summer break, Olds town council discussed a proposed public art policy at its policies and priorities meeting on Aug. 18.