Olds Local News

Olds mayor welcomes removal of COVID contingencies in council chambers

Plexiglass shields, installed in Olds council chambers when COVID-19 restrictions came in, were removed before council's April 25 meeting

May 5, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Town of Olds unable to provide audited financial statements due to O-NET-related matter

While the transferring of loans and assets to Olds Fibre Ltd. is ongoing, municipality can't complete its financial statements, finance director says

May 4, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >

Olds council passes tax bylaw but not without objection

Two Olds councillors objected to the two per cent increase in the Olds 2022 Olds tax rate bylaw

May 4, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Garage, yard sale ban in Olds lifted

Town of Olds council votes to repeal garage, yard sale ban bylaw implemented due to pandemic restrictions

May 3, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

World-class curling starts today in Olds

First draw of 2022 KIOTI Tractor Champions Cup begins at 11 a.m. May 3 as some of the best curling rinks in the world take on each other at the Olds Sportsplex

May 3, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Town official calls for residents' help to pinpoint potholes in Olds

Roads are going to be audited, put on a list and be dealt with as soon as possible, says Town of Olds operations director

May 2, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

Efficient Town of Olds planning and development department praised

The average processing time for a development permit for permitted uses in Olds is 3.65 business days, while provincial law gives up to 60 days, operations director Scott Greico says

May 2, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

May 1-7 proclaimed Hospice Palliative Care Week in Olds

May 1 Hike For Hospice in Olds was held as an in-person event again as well as online

May 1, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

Politicians, performers pay tribute to volunteers ( 4 photos)

The Olds College Alumni Centre was filled as the Town of Olds held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Celebration

Apr 30, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >

Hospice suites in Olds at 100 per cent capacity

Olds and District Hospice Society has a waiting list for its hospice suites

Apr 29, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >