Olds News

Four suspects are being sought after an Aug. 9 break and enter to the Mountain View Dodge dealership east of Olds where three vehicles were stolen. Police said one of the suspects was caught on surveillance video.

Olds resident Ty Durant, 11, wants nothing more than to be a regular kid; keep up with his friends and play sports but can’t, due to a rare muscle-wasting genetic disease.

A Rotary Club of Olds-sponsored exchange student is mostly excited, albeit a little nervous, about the opportunity to spend one year in Mexico.

Garth Lucas, the current director of finance for the Town of Olds, will be leaving the organization next month for an 18-month religious mission.

Law enforcement and community partners will be conducting an awareness blitz this weekend in an effort to help auto theft-proof the community. Vehicle thefts are a constant issue, says Olds RCMP Const.. Rene Daoust.

Local bird bander Ron Reist has been recognized by the Ellis Bird Farm for his contributions to bluebird conservation and was awarded the Blue Feather Award.

Olds RCMP are investigating an attempted robbery that occurred at the Circle K gas station and convenience store at about 2:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 3. The suspect may have been armed.

From July 24 to 31, Olds RCMP responded to a wide variety of calls.

Sundial Growers Inc., which is setting up marijuana production facilities in Olds, has announced a research partnership with the University of Calgary. But a company spokesperson says that doesn't mean they won't deal with Olds College.

A 37-year-old Olds woman facing nine charges in connection with an allegedly stolen motorcycle is expected to enter a plea on those charges when she appears back in Didsbury provincial court Aug. 20. Her case last came up in court July 30.