Olds News

Two people are facing four charges after allegedly possessing a vehicle stolen from Olds that was used in a crime spree. The two suspects, from Red Deer, were slated to appear in court last week after being arrested.

An Olds College student has won an online fashion competition that raises awareness and funds to battle breast cancer. Kayley Champagne, 35, has been named the winner of Vote Couture for the Cure 2017.

An exhibition in the Olds Municipal Library explaining the Islamic faith was basically well received, although a few people did criticize it.

About 110 people were on hand Nov. 1 at the Fire Hall when a portion of the street that runs past the hall was officially renamed Memorial Way.

Olds has been selected as one of the world's 21 smart communities from among about 400 applicants. And it's now in the running to make the top seven ñ maybe even the Intelligent Community of the Year for 2018.

Two women who helped operate an exhibition on Islam in the Olds Municipal Library last month say they're confident a new law in Quebec restricting face coverings won't be replicated in this province.

An Olds resident who served in the military and who saw some horrific things in Bosnia says we need strong armed forces because people and countries will always be aggressive toward others.

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #105 in Olds has donated several pieces of equipment to the Olds Hospital and Care Centre from the legion's poppy funds.

Former Olds town councillor Harvey Walsh is disappointed he didn't get re-elected during the Oct. 16 civic election, but he says he'll continue to be involved in the community. Walsh was running for a sixth term.

Olds town council has changed the start time of its evening council meetings in order to make it easier for members of the public to attend, should they have any issues they want to address. During the Oct.