Olds News

"'Are you OK? Is something wrong? Can I help you?'" Kevin Hines was hoping someone -- anyone -- would ask him that question as he contemplated committing suicide by jumping off San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge in 2000.

The last couple of weeks of August were busy ones for Olds RCMP as they received several complaints about thefts. Vehicle thefts continue to be a real problem. For example, on Aug. 28 at about 8 a.m.

There's a lot that's new at Holy Trinity Catholic School this year. For example, two modular classrooms have arrived and are being outfitted to accommodate students in grades 6 and 7.

The conference room at the Pomeroy Inn & Suites was virtually full on Saturday, Sept. 8 for a third annual conference on suicide and depression. Entitled The Conversation Has to Happen...

So far, seven people have been announced as torchbearers when the 2019 Canada Olympic Games torch goes through Olds on Jan. 31. The Games take place in Red Deer Feb. 15 to March 3, 2019.

The Town of Olds has released results of its survey on the legalization of cannabis (also known as marijuana) and how its sale and consumption should be handled in the community.

Some residents believe it's unsafe to cross certain crosswalks in Olds -- especially for those in wheelchairs or those pushing strollers -- because there isn't enough time and traffic is too busy.

A 62-year-old man was killed Sunday, Sept. 9 when the quad he was driving rolled over on private property east of Bowden. Olds RCMP were called to the scene at about 7 p.m.

BY Blayne Meek Olds College is pleased to welcome James Benkie into the new role of dean of program development, agriculture technology.

People wanting to sell retail cannabis and those who own their buildings should make sure they understand the ground rules and implications, lawyer Isabelle Cadotte warns.