Olds Local News

Olds RCMP logs big spike in mental health calls in March

“We just kind of wonder what’s causing it, whether it’s drug use (or) people are stressed to the point where they’re having mental health crises,” Sgt. Greg Beach says

Apr 14, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Federal budget lacked details Olds & District Chamber of Chamber president says

Overall, Olds & District Chamber of Commerce president Doug Rieberger said some aspects of the federal budget -- like the green economy incentive s-- have potential

Apr 14, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Jan Thompson featured artist at this weekend's show

Jan Thompson is the featured artist in the Olds Art Club’s spring show and sale

Apr 13, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Crown appeals Olds teen's acquittal of allegedly pointing imitation firearm at film set of The Last of Us

Reece Wadden, 19, found not guilty of four charges in relation to film shoot disruption

Apr 13, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Lots of changes proposed for operating budget

Administrative staff are proposing to make lots of changes to Town of Olds' operating budget

Apr 13, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Olds Regional Exhibition general manager steps down

Tracy Gardner served with the Olds Regional Exhibition for 14 years, including four years as its general manager

Apr 12, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

More than $1 million worth of Olds projects carried over

Town of Olds administrative staff have just over $1 million worth of capital projects they’re proposing to finish this year that weren’t completed last year

Apr 12, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Property taxes to rise for residential, non-residential Olds property owners

Town of Olds' budget bylaw up for first reading on April 11

Apr 11, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

O-NET has enticing advantages for other communities, COO says

Lethbridge, Sturgeon County, Red Deer County and Clearwater County “an immediate focus for O-NET's expansion"

Apr 10, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Knights of Columbus basketball free throw results

More than 30 students from across Mountain View County and Red Deer County finished in the top three in their age groups in the annual basketball free throw competition, held March 11 in Olds.

Apr 9, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >