Olds Local News

Olds activated Emergency Coordination Centre due to tornado fears

Olds Regional Exhibition was asked to close its weekly farmer’s market and An emergency reception centre was set up at the Olds Sportsplex as tornado precautions

Jul 12, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Students donate money to Olds & District Special Olympics

Grade 6 students at Holy Trinity Catholic School in Olds raised just under $195 through a simulated ancient Greek market

Jul 10, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Controlled burn planned for 54th Street in Olds today

As part of its firefighting training, the Olds Fire Department plans to conduct a controlled burn at 5223 54th Street this Saturday, July 9

Jul 9, 2022 9:58 AM Read more >

Olds RCMP warn about 'sextortion' after recent local incidents

People shared intimate images online and were then extorted for money to prevent those images from being distributed, say Olds RCMP

Jul 8, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

Olds athlete competes in major Edmonton competition

Rachel Andres spent the last week or so preparing for a high-profile track and field meet just a few months after giving birth to a baby girl

Jul 8, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Kids get soaked in end-of-school-year celebration

Firefighters sprayed students at École Olds Elementary School and Holy Trinity Catholic School

Jul 7, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Annual meeting tomorrow night for Olds Fibre Ltd. which owns O-NET

AGM concerning O-NET takes place July 8 at Town of Olds council chambers starting at 7 p.m.

Jul 7, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >

Olds park to be rebuilt, renamed after prominent resident

Town of Olds council has agreed to name a park and playground space at 56th Avenue and 58th Street Jean Statham Park after a prominent, longtime resident

Jul 6, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >

Bowden council offered job to prospective new CAO

Town council has made an offer to a prospective new chief administrative officer, Mayor Robb Stuart says

Jul 6, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

UCP candidates outline plans at Olds forum

Between 350-400 people attended a forum in Olds on June 27 which attracted five of eight United Conservative Party leadership candidates

Jul 5, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >