Olds News

Semi-truck drivers could soon have one fewer place to park legally in Olds after council directed administration to prepare a request for decision (RFD) that would ban parking along a section of 54 Street.

After hearing concerns from the public, Bowden council has put off second reading of a proposed updated nuisance bylaw until the draft policy can be further amended.

For anyone considering the idea of taking part in a fundraiser aimed at fighting cancer, Emrie Strohschein has this to say.

Olds council gave first reading to a land use bylaw amendment that would allow an emergency shelter to be built on land the town recently acquired.

The Mountain View Regional Water Services Commission has put Level 2 water restrictions in place for all its member communities due to low reservoir water levels from recent hot and dry conditions.

UPDATED: (July 23) The Mountain View Regional Water Services Commission has lifted Level 2 water restrictions that were put in place for all its member communities due to low reservoir water levels from recent hot and dry conditions last week.

Dozens of skateboarders and BMX riders will defy gravity with daring stunts at the Olds Skateboard Park for the third annual Hay City Slam.

With that little rodeo event in Calgary out of the way, the people of Central Alberta can now look forward to the summer's main rodeo event.

The Town of Bowden is putting the final touches on its new, official "Facebook presence.

An anonymous donor is making it easier for students affected by last year's floods in Alberta to attend Olds College.