Olds News

A new commanding officer is coming to Olds RCMP. Staff Sgt. Jim MacDonald replaces Staff Sgt. Joe Sangster, who has been on leave. MacDonald is coming here from Grande Prairie. He is expected to start his new position this coming Monday, Jan. 22.

The Olds Grizzlys have traded Jared Power. The 19-year-old forward had been sitting out the season after asking to be moved.

BOWDEN – Mayor Robb Stuart says cutting the crime rate in Bowden will be a big priority this year.

The Olds Grizzlys have a tough task ahead of them tonight as they face off against the Brooks Bandits at the Sportsplex. Game time is 7 p.m.

The Olds and District Christmas Angels had another successful season collecting food and toys for Christmas hampers, then handing them out to needy families.

Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA Nathan Cooper says he's trying to help residents who are concerned that local doctor Clarence Graff has been unable to obtain hospital privileges – the ability to personally take care of his patients in the hospital.

Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA Nathan Cooper says he's taking advantage of his position as United Conservative Party (UCP) caucus chair to ensure the concerns of local residents are heard by those leading the party.

Three Olds residents face several charges in connection with a lease site break-in. Charged are Thomas Horner, 62, Gordon Johnson, 38, and 32-year-old Kimberley Richards. Innisfail RCMP Staff Sgt.

Olds RCMP are investigating a vehicle fire, the cause of which they say is "suspicious." Police and Olds firefighters were called out to Rge. Rd. 21, north of Highway 27 on Jan. 3 at about 7:45 p.m.

Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA Nathan Cooper doesn't think his party – the United Conservative Party – will be hurt by its position on gay-straight alliances (GSAs).