Olds News

A mysterious water main break that has eluded Olds officials for about a year has finally been fixed.According to Scott Chant, the town's director of operational services, the leakage site was at Highway 27 and 65 Avenue and was fixed on Feb. 27.

Olds' annual celebration to welcome summer will likely move to a new home this year.But don't worry, it's not too far from the old home.

While they didn’t give themselves a raise, Bowden councillors did approve increases to the remuneration they receive for meetings and meals.

Funding post-secondary education is a worthy investment, one that has been a boon for Olds, according to the president of the Olds and District Chamber of Commerce.

Having lost his "best friend and the best wife" in a collision that claimed three lives, Olds’ Craig Mills has a message for every driver on the road.

The Olds Minor Hockey Association had late fees incurred on its ice rental bills waived but Olds council was clear that it would only be a one-time bailout. Coun. Rudy Durieux put forward a motion at a council meeting on Feb.

The Girl Guides celebrated a century's existence in Olds at the Evergreen Centre on Feb. 24.More than 100 people, including members, parents and Guide leaders gathered for a banquet and awards ceremony to mark the occasion.

Two bylaws that would help O-NET obtain financing to complete its fibre-to-the-premises network were given first reading with a few amendments during a council meeting on Feb. 24.

The Town of Bowden is giving the Community Action Park Society a hand in finding insurance for its six directors.

Out of three elementary schools in the Olds and Bowden area ranked by the Fraser Institute this year for their academic performance, Olds Koinonia Christian School (OKCS) received the highest standing.