Olds News

The chair of the Uptowne Olds committee is not worried about several empty storefronts in the core, noting that several strategies are being undertaken to fill vacancies that now exist.

They were still unpacking bowls for the kitchen and the paint wasn't quite dry on the stairwell handrails, but the Olds Fire Department was calling its new hall off of 65 Avenue home as of Feb. 18.

Given its age, Bill Quinney was astonished at just how good Olds College looked on Feb. 22, 100 years— to the day— after a bill was introduced in the Alberta legislature that established the school.

Town councillors were divided on how to best support Habitat For Humanity Southern Alberta (HFHSA) following a presentation the organization made to the policies and priorities committee meeting on Feb. 19.

Most councillors were in favour of developing a park that could provide off-leash opportunities for dogs near the west end of town during a discussion on Feb. 19 at the policies and priorities committee meeting.

As part of its push to become a leader in connectivity and entrepreneurial learning, Olds College will announce a new technology-based curriculum Feb. 22 that incorporates the use of iPads for most of the school's students.

A retired band teacher is sending musical instruments to Mexico and helping students there discover the joy of music.

For 16-year-old Sarah Jewkes, it was the perfect opportunity. "Being a hairdresser is something I've always wanted to do, ever since I was little and when this program came up, I jumped right at it,î the Grade 11 Olds High School student said.

The Uptowne Area Redevelopment Plan received good feedback from residents last Wednesday during a public open house at the TransCanada Theatre to discuss the plan's details. "So far what we've heard (from the public) has been very positive.

Erik Lees of Lees and Associates Landscape Architects and Planners, suggested a three per cent fee increase for burial plots at the town cemetery during a presentation to town council on Jan. 27.