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All generations gain from library program

All generations gain from library program

Olds Municipal Library employees, along with seniors and high school students are getting ready for another edition of the library's award-winning Cyber Seniors program this fall.
Christmas dinner founder passes away

Christmas dinner founder passes away

Local residents are mourning the passing of Henry Sonnenberg, a former longtime businessman, best known for organizing Christmas dinners in town for decades. Sonnenberg reportedly passed away on Saturday, July 29 at the Olds hospice.
Milaney wants fourth term on Bowden council

Milaney wants fourth term on Bowden council

BOWDEN ñ Wayne Milaney is running for a fourth term as town councillor. He made that announcement during an interview with the Albertan. Milaney noted he is running to be a councillor again -- not running for mayor.
Former resident brings standup comedy home

Former resident brings standup comedy home

A former Olds resident is coming home to MC a standup comedy show at Tracks Pub Aug. 12. AimÈe Beaudoin is not only MCing the event, but organized it via a new company she set up, called Mermaid In The Shade Comedy.
It's bulls and blood, dust and mud ... and lederhosen?

It's bulls and blood, dust and mud ... and lederhosen?

Come on down to the rodeo grounds in September for some good Olds-fashioned bucking broncos, brewskies and Ö a German oompah band? The second Oldstoberfest Bavarian Rodeo and Biergarten is set to take place Sept.
International students good for college, economy

International students good for college, economy

Foreign students could be a great revenue stream for Olds College and a win-win for those students and the economy, according to Education Minister David Eggen and Olds College president Stuart Cullum.
Value of building projects nearly equal to all of 2016

Value of building projects nearly equal to all of 2016

The value of building permits in Olds so far this year is already almost as high as it was at the end of 2016, thanks primarily to a permit for a $4.
Hiker for mental health passes through Olds

Hiker for mental health passes through Olds

If you saw a lonely figure hauling a ball and chain down the highway over the past few days you might be surprised to find out you're looking at a picture of good mental health. Mike Loughman left High Level, Alta.
Cooper kicks off UCP tour in Olds

Cooper kicks off UCP tour in Olds

Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA and United Conservative Party interim leader Nathan Cooper kicked off his summer tour Wednesday (Aug. 2) in Olds.
Granny Jacks shutters storefront

Granny Jacks shutters storefront

Local bistro Granny Jacks announced Tuesday morning that they'd be shuttering up their shop in Uptowne Olds.
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