Olds News

A public hearing has been set for September regarding two bylaws that outline proposed rules and regulations for selling cannabis (marijuana) in Olds. That public hearing has been set for Sept. 10 at 1 p.m. in the council chambers.

The creation of a Smart Farm, unveiled at Olds College June 27, could spur the college to provide year-round learning opportunities. Olds College president Stuart Cullum indicated that during a scrum with reporters during the unveiling ceremony.

The development of 37 residential parcels of land in the Highlands, including the future development of about 14 duplex units, is now a step closer to reality.

The Smart Farm, unveiled at Olds College this past Wednesday, June 27 will almost certainly bring some new jobs to Olds, as various industries collaborate with the college in the new venture.

The Johnson MS Bike tour came to Olds to conclude its first day of riding Saturday before setting off back to Airdrie the next day. It's a fundraiser for the MS Society of Canada.

Want to see some outstanding photography by local photographers? Check out the winners of the Olds Municipal Library's teen photo contest. Jomel Landong took top spot in the Time category with a photograph entitled The Inevitable.

O-NET, the town-owned Internet, phone and TV service company in Olds, has decided what to do with award money it received.

An Olds man driving what police say was a stolen commercial truck was arrested Thursday, June 28 in Carstairs.

On Wednesday, June 27, Olds College officially launched its Smart Farm.

BOWDEN - Council has voted to expand a one-person bylaw committee. It's also been given a mission to periodically review town bylaws and suggest improvements to council, if any are deemed to be needed. In addition to Coun.