Olds News

Municipal Planning Commission member Don Dwyer raises concern about relaxing bylaw provisions.

Planning is well underway for the third annual Taste of Uptowne Olds, which takes place Sept. 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The intersection at 52 Avenue and Highway 27 just didn't make sense to drivers so that's why the Town of Olds has blocked off northbound traffic there.“It doesn't line up with the Smitty's, that entrance to the west of Smitty's there.

Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) member Don Dwyer wants to make sure developers and residents make every effort to meet bylaw requirements rather than constructing buildings, homes or garages that don't meet the bylaw, then asking for exceptions.

The Uptowne Olds Committee is considering getting Christmas ornaments made depicting historic Olds buildings – and maybe Town Crier Dennis Patry – possibly in time for the upcoming Christmas season. If not, maybe for next year.

In its first sitting since returning from the summer break, Olds town council discussed a proposed public art policy at its policies and priorities meeting on Aug. 18.

In her visit to Olds, Marie Paturel, an investigator for the Alberta Ombudsman, found that those making appointments to see her were mostly interested in somebody willing to listen.

An Olds university student is the brains behind an international architectural design competition submission in Winnipeg that he says beat everybody in its category -- including instructors and architectural firms.

The lawyer for a man convicted of killing his roommate almost 20 years ago says that Correctional Service Canada (CSC) is not following protocol when transferring her client to another prison.

At least 10 motorcycle riders from Olds were expected to participate in the third annual Ride for Bully Awareness Sunday, Aug. 24.The ride was to begin in Airdrie at 10 a.m. Aug.