Olds News

BOWDEN – Town council has taken the first step toward a project that could result in redevelopment of the former Bowden Nurseries property and its annexation into the town.

A chicken barn fire estimated to have caused more than $3.6 million in damage last week remains under investigation. The fire, which was called in at about 10:50 p.m. Wednesday, Jan.

BOWDEN – They have raised the roof and now they have opened the doors for a peek. Sometime next month, community groups in Bowden will enthusiastically begin to use the town's long-awaited new $1.9-million community hall.

An Olds father has been arrested for alleged sex crimes against his own daughter.

Olds RCMP say an incident last November in which they surrounded a home with their guns drawn is being investigated with the help of U.S. law enforcement. "There has been a guy identified in the U.S.

This will be a year of change in the community -- but in a good way -- according to Olds & and District Chamber of Commerce president Ben Stone.

BOWDEN – Council has postponed approval of a drinking water distribution and safety plan policy, pending some more tweaking by town staff. The plan/policy, which outlines a standard operating procedure (SOP) came up for approval during council's Jan.

The Boys and Girls Club of Olds and Area has received more than $1,400 as a result of an ice cream product promotion from the local Sobeys store.

Newly hired Olds fire chief and local resident Justin Andrew says it's too early to say what his priorities will be specifically, but his overall goal is to keep the department strong and improve communications with the community.

A spokesperson for the Olds and District Citizens On Patrol (COP), sympathizes with Bowden mayor Robb Stuart's concern about crime in that community.