Olds News

A former Olds resident now studying dentistry at the University of Alberta had the trip of a lifetime last month. She spent a week in Ecuador, providing dental services to people there.

Bowden chief administrative officer James Mason and staff are researching a new provincial program designed to help seniors improve the safety and sustainability of their homes.

The Olds Rural Crime Watch Association is holding its annual poster contest. That contest is open to students from grades 1-9 in rural communities. All qualifying posters must be received by June 30.

At its May 24 meeting, Olds council approved sending resolutions regarding lift assists and Alberta Transportation's warrant system to the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA).

As soon as today or tomorrow, the latest stage in the restoration of Rips Audio Video and Spas will be completed. But the entire project is likely at least several months – if not a year – away from completion.

A 2016 Olds High School (OHS) grad says her sister's success in the clothing business has inspired her – but not to go into fashion. Ashley Reed, 17, wants to become a nurse. “I think she definitely has been an influence.

More than 200 guests attended the annual Ceremonial Review of 60 cadets of the 185 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron at the Olds Sportsplex on June 2. The ceremony included award presentations and an inspection by dignitaries.

Former Horizon Parent Advisory Council president Kathy Owens was the driving force behind a plan to renovate the Ryan Boutwell Memorial Park, a playground behind the school, designed for its students who have special needs.

Three Olds children, along with two kids from Banff, raised just over $200 for Fort McMurray evacuees via a lemonade stand.

Bowden resident Joanne Teuling got a nasty surprise as the long weekend came to an end. She had been visiting her sister-in-law in Thorsby, near Leduc.