Olds News

Olds College Teaching Brewery students are going nuts after one of their brews created using hand-roasted pecans was voted the 2014 rookie of the year beer at the Calgary International Beer Festival.

The Olds and District Municipal Library will have to find a way to operate with $20,000 less as the franchise fee, which is used to fund the library budget, cannot be raised any higher by the town.

Police reported on May 9 that a 51-year-old man who was reported missing earlier this month was found in good health.

Court hearings involving an Olds High School student accused of sexual assault, forcible confinement and assault are subject to a publication ban, imposed in Didsbury court on May 5.The ban came at the request of the Crown prosecutor.

About 90 people came out to The Bowl for the fourth annual Bowling for Boobs on May 2.The event, which was organized by Scotiabank, is on pace to exceed its breast cancer fundraising target.

Changes to the Town of Olds personnel policy had council chambers split between council and administration over work hours.

For the second straight spring, the Town of Olds is taking a headcount of its citizens.Up until May 16, the town is asking residents to respond to an online census.

A member of the Olds-based 185 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron has received a prestigious national award for carrying out an adventurous journey, learning a skill, keeping active and completing community service.Donald S.

A local man will pay a fine after being caught alongside a convicted thief inside a stolen truck.Kevin Leischner, 42, pleaded guilty in Didsbury court on May 7 to obstructing a police officer. He was handed a $500 fine and a $75 victim surcharge.

In a way, Renu Mathew had an edge over the 11 other competitors when she won Olds' first ever Art Battle on May 10, held at the legion.Mathew teaches art at Olds High School. She's already used to painting in front of others and doing it quickly.