Olds News

A draft proposal of a revitalized uptown will be coming forward in November following a workshop at the Olds Royal Canadian Legion on Thursday.

Town council authorized Mayor Judy Dahl and Norm McInnis, the town's chief administrative officer, to enter into a land exchange with Long Sky Developments in the northwest portion of town. Council made the decision at its Sept. 12 meeting.

The Olds branch of the Royal Canadian Legion will be hosting a veterans appreciation event on Sept. 23 and 24 to honour those who served during Canada's 10-year involvement in Afghanistan.

Olds RCMP have laid bylaw charges against the owner of two pit bulls that attacked a Mountie but were repelled with pepper spray.

It was a perfect day for run, walk or cycle in Olds on Sunday. There were 43 who laced up their sneakers for the 31st Terry Fox Run, and raised more than $4,500 for the cause.

Didsbury's new $6.1 million North Industrial Wetlands Park is officially open.

Corpen Group will be doing an audit of the town's communications vehicles and developing a communications plan for both the Town of Olds and the Olds Institute For Community and Regional Development. The decision to confirm Corpen was made on Sept.

People are generally pleased with their quality of life and services provided by the Town of Olds, a recent survey found.

For the past month Lynn McKay has not been able to sleep. She has lost 15 pounds. There is no feeling in her right forearm. She lives in constant fear. On Aug. 19 the 51-year-old local mother of six was the victim of an unprovoked dog attack.

Holy Trinity School will be hosting a grand opening Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. featuring government ministers and other dignitaries. Members of the Knights of Columbus, along with the Archbishop of Edmonton will also be in attendance.