Olds News

The Town of Olds has hired a new fire chief. Mike Hoffman will begin the job Sept. 5. He succeeds Lorne Thompson who served in that role for 13 years before he and the town parted ways this past spring.

OF NOTE THIS MONTH: JULY 2017 Parking infractions and unsightly premise occurrences continue to present the greatest challenge for bylaw and peace officers throughout the summer months, but both failed to result in a significant number of tickets iss

Olds resident Troy Johnstone got some fabulous shots of the total solar eclipse while vacationing with his family. He put them together in a composite photo.

Olds College's chief financial officer (CFO), now has an expanded role. In addition to his job as CFO, Mustansar Nadeem is now the institution's vice-president of corporate services.

The Ramada Olds hotel raised $600 for a local charity last week, capitalizing on Monday's rare eclipse to host a waffle brunch fundraiser.

A story in the Aug. 22 edition of the Albertan contained an error. A waffle brunch for the Boys & Girls Club of Olds & Area was hosted by the Ramada Olds as a fundraiser for the club. The Albertan regrets the error.

Red Deer-Mountain View MP Earl Dreeshen met with about 30 people at the Olds Legion hall Wednesday (Aug. 23) for a 90-minute discussion of how proposed tax changes by the Liberal government could affect them.

Four of the six sitting councillors are now seeking re-election in October, with the announcement by Coun. Rudy Durieux last Friday (Aug. 25) that he will let his name stand for a second term.

Finance Minister Bill Morneau and officials from his office have responded to a roundtable on proposed federal tax changes. Red Deer-Mountain View MP Earl Dreeshen held that roundtable at the Olds Legion on Aug. 23. It attracted about 30 people.

When it comes to the Romeo and Juliet-inspired West Side Story musical, an Olds actor is making it easier to choose sides: he's playing both lead characters.