Olds News

A local man arrested in connection to multiple thefts and break-ins in Olds last year had four charges stemming from a separate property crime matter withdrawn. Kevin Leischner, 42, pleaded guilty in Didsbury court on Feb.

The new company that is calling the former Banner Pharmacaps plant home has brought roughly 30 former Banner employees onboard to help the plant gear up for production.

They came in different types, from all of Canada and soon they’ll be shipped across the world to developing countries. Eyeglasses – thousands of them, collected and processed by about 60 volunteers in Olds on Feb. 8.

The art of crafting the perfect beer is being shared with the world thanks to a new initiative at Olds College.

It's official: the best way to cure the hiccups is drinking water while holding your breath. Those were the findings of two Grade 3 students from Ecole Olds Elementary School.

The Crown withdrew two charges against an Olds man related to an alleged credit card theft in May. Kevin Leischner, 42, appeared in Didsbury court on Feb. 5 where he faced a charge of stealing a UFA Fuel Card and a second one for using it.

A report pegging Olds College's overall effect on the regional economy at $143.6 million in a year is expected to give credence to the institution's value leading up to the release of the provincial budget.

Town council approved the purchase of a new rescue truck for the Olds Fire Department at its meeting on Jan. 27. Council set a spending limit of no more than $430,000 to replace the department's current rescue truck that's about 15 years old.

One young mother is encouraging everyone to do their part in clearing ice from sidewalks and roadways after a fall last week left her with ìmajor whiplash and a mild concussion.î Christine Lowe left work at 2:30 p.m. on Jan.

Olds College recently dedicated the school's new brewery as Wilson Hall in honour of two longtime supporters of the college, Roy and Erma Wilson.