Olds News

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.

About 30 people attended an open house on April 11 to discuss the Area Redevelopment Plan for the uptown core at the Royal Canadian Legion. The open house gave the public the first glimpse at a plan that will take about 14 months to complete.

Wild Rose candidates debate issues at Caroline forum By Dan Singleton Round Up staff Caption: Smiling candidates - Liberal candidate John Reilly (left to right), NDP candidate Jeff Horvath and Conservative candidate Blake Richards share a laugh at th

Two of five people stranded overnight in the backcountry of the Waiparous area were taken to hospital after being rescued April 11.

One local teacher who came out of retirement four years ago has been recognized for her hard work by being nominated for an excellence in teaching award.

Water rates for residents in the Town of Olds will be going up 23 cents per cubic metre to $2.54 per cubic metre while wastewater rates will be hiked $1.