Olds News

The Subdivision Development Appeal Board heard arguments for and against an appeal of a Municipal Planning Commission decision rejecting the application of Brent Kolb to house a meat-smoking operation in his residential garage last week.

Students in Bruce Madore's Grade 9 social studies class are organizing an all-candidates forum to be held on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the TransCanada Theatre.

One of two suspects charged in a street stabbing attack in Olds April 15 remains in custody following a court appearance last week.

Four of the five candidates running in the federal Wild Rose riding discussed a host of topics during a two hour forum in Airdrie on Thursday, including their respective plans and proposals for the national economy, government accountability and envi

The opinions of hundreds of Olds residents may be solicited by a world leading marketing research firm to help municipal officials benchmark operations performance.

The Town of Olds council voted last week to temporarily take over the community's Family and Community Support Services board. Council has had trouble in filling the board positions over the last two years.

Christian Heritage Party candidate Randy Van Den Broek has joined the Wild Rose riding election race, calling himself a good alternative to incumbent Conservative Blake Richards.

About 50 skateboarders and parents turned out to a users meeting on Wednesday at the Recreation Center to discuss safety and general park etiquette. Zev Klymocho of Newline Skateparks was on hand to lead the discussion.

A report will soon be written identifying priority areas to develop the business community further in town following a workshop that was conducted on Thursday at Olds College.

Two Calgary men are facing charges of aggravated assault and numerous other offences after two people were stabbed following an altercation in an Olds bar that spilled out onto the streets early Friday morning.