Olds News

You can be responsible for spreading influenza and not even know it. So it's a good idea to get your flu shot, according to an official from Alberta Health Services (AHS).

Peace in the Middle East is virtually impossible to achieve because the hatred between factions is too deeply embedded, according to an Olds Legion member who served in Israel.

The Olds Municipal Library is celebrating 55 years in Olds and four years in its revitalized facility. As it does so, the library will be officially launching the Glenn McCracken MakerSpace next Wednesday, Nov. 12.

On Oct. 7, Grade 4 teachers Mrs. Schatz and Mr. Steed and their students, along with parent volunteers, met compost technician Nalaka Ileperuma at the Olds College Composting Technology site.

Bowden town council has shelved plans for a possible new community centre, saying right now at least, the town simply can't afford to build it or run it. Council made that decision during its regular meeting Oct.

As she accepted the Humanitarian of the Year award at the Olds College Alumni Centre Saturday night, Kathy Kemmere compared the volunteerism she does to spreading or reflecting light.

Opposition Leader Danielle Smith says there's a chance that murders by people linked to extremist Islamic beliefs could occur in Alberta – possibly in the legislature.

This year's Youth Citizen of the Year, Shaelyn Moritz, kept her speech short and sweet after receiving her award from Olds Rotary Club president Norm McInnis Saturday night. The event was held Oct. 25 at the Olds College Alumni Centre.

As he accepted the Citizen of the Year award during the annual Olds Rotary Club Harvest Ball at the Alumni Centre Saturday night, Gary Gaudette was pretty modest.

Bowden town council has approved a three per cent increase in its share of the 2015 Parkland Library budget. Councillors also approved the overall $3.027 million PLR budget.