Olds News

Nearby municipalities have taken an interest in the Olds Institute for Community and Regional Development as a model for economic development.

A former Olds resident who rose through the ranks of Olds College's administration and was involved in numerous local community groups and events will receive the Alberta Order of Excellence this fall.

After Canada Day celebrations in Olds wrap up, a major campaign of water line, sewer and road replacements will begin in the community.

The Olds Regional Exhibition (ORE) has elected its first female president. Anne Burgess, who calls Carstairs home but works in Calgary, was elected president on May 1.

For years, many people have known that landlords in Alberta can oust tenants by increasing their rent beyond what they can afford when a legal cause for eviction isn't present.

First off, the 2014 Summer Oldstice celebration on June 21 has found a new home on 50 Avenue between 50 and 48 streets with the event's main stage in the parking lot of the Texas Mickey bar across from Shoppers Drug Mart.

A second Progressive Conservative leadership hopeful came to town as Calgary-Hays MLA Ric McIver visited Olds on June 11.

The Olds Cutter's Classic will carry on this August after the Olds Regional Exhibition (ORE) previously cancelled the event.

Bowden residents could see roll carts for garbage and recycling collection coming to their doors as soon as late July or early August.

With the spring/summer building and renovating season in full swing, it's likely many Olds residents are looking to find a contractor to help them with their big projects.