Olds News

Four area throwing athletes qualified for provincials as a result of their performances in zones.

A new committee to attract and retain health-care workers in Olds met for the first time May 25 in town council chambers

Feedlot operator Ian Marshall, winner of the outstanding farmer award and Scott Anderson who runs a bred heifer program also in the Bowden area, had some advice and observations for livestock market operators

The Olds Municipal Library’s (OML) first Anonymous Artist Show & Auction raised more than $1,400 for the library

The Donna and Glen Coonfer Memorial Garden in Olds was dedicated May 27 during the Mountain View Museum & Archives’ Spring Fling celebration

Olds town council has approved grants totalling $72,000 for projects to improve the community

The Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron 105 held its annual parade and inspection on May 25, capped off with a banquet and awards

Olds & District Special Olympics chair Karen Mengersen has received a Volunteer Lifetime Achievement Award for her involvement with Special Olympics Alberta

A clean-up order was issued late last year by an Olds peace officer for property on Beech Cres.

“This is only the beginning for our graduating class and I’m sure that there are big plans in store for us for the rest of our lives," Olds High School valedictorian, Emily Cartwright, told the crowd amassed for the cap and gown ceremony