Olds News

The Town of Olds is forging ahead with its plans to redevelop the community’s "uptowne" area despite being turned down for a provincial program that would help finance the project. Alberta Municipal Affairs informed the town on Feb.

Local reaction to a deal between pharmacists and the provincial government was mixed, with the flat fee for compounding services being a sticking point.

For the second time in a year, the Town of Bowden has raised the cost of using its community bus. At its Feb.

A local man arrested in connection to multiple thefts and break-ins in Olds last year had four charges stemming from a separate property crime matter withdrawn. Kevin Leischner, 42, pleaded guilty in Didsbury court on Feb.

The new company that is calling the former Banner Pharmacaps plant home has brought roughly 30 former Banner employees onboard to help the plant gear up for production.

They came in different types, from all of Canada and soon they’ll be shipped across the world to developing countries. Eyeglasses – thousands of them, collected and processed by about 60 volunteers in Olds on Feb. 8.

The art of crafting the perfect beer is being shared with the world thanks to a new initiative at Olds College.

It's official: the best way to cure the hiccups is drinking water while holding your breath. Those were the findings of two Grade 3 students from Ecole Olds Elementary School.

The Crown withdrew two charges against an Olds man related to an alleged credit card theft in May. Kevin Leischner, 42, appeared in Didsbury court on Feb. 5 where he faced a charge of stealing a UFA Fuel Card and a second one for using it.

A report pegging Olds College's overall effect on the regional economy at $143.6 million in a year is expected to give credence to the institution's value leading up to the release of the provincial budget.