Olds News

Danielle Lappage of Olds has qualified for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, after dethroning the highest-ranked 63-kilogram wrestler in the country, Braxton Stone-Papadopoulos at the Canadian Wrestling Team Trials.

Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA Nathan Cooper says he's still waiting for the provincial government to improve property rights for Albertans.

About 25 people came out for the second annual Olds and District Hospice Society's Tree of Remembrance light-up ceremony in Centennial Park Nov. 27. Olds and District Hospice Society vice-president Kathy Kemmere served as master of ceremonies.

The Olds and District Music Teachers Association held its annual scholarship recital on Friday, Nov. 20 at the First Baptist Church in Olds.

The holiday season is upon us and that means that many families and businesses will be putting up Christmas trees. Here are a few safety tips and facts to keep you safe over the holidays.

Olds RCMP are investigating several instances of suspects attempting to pass counterfeit American currency ($20 and $10 notes).

Bill 6, the hotly contested act to protect farm workers, is a prime example of the provincial government's desire to push through legislation without proper consultation, according to Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA Nathan Cooper.

The 27-member Deer Meadow School Interact Club has some big plans for the Christmas season and beyond. For example, until Dec. 10, they're raising money via Habitat For Humanity Christmas catalogues. From Dec. 14 through Dec.

Olds Koinonia Christian School's drama production this week tells the story of a middle-aged man trying to out-manoeuvre his daughter's attempts to put him in a home.

Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA Nathan Cooper says the passing of fellow MLA Manmeet Bhullar has opened his eyes to the fragility of life and the importance of family. A memorial service for Bhullar, 35, was held Nov. 29 in Calgary. He was killed Nov.