Olds News

More children residing in Olds and area were suspected of contracting chicken pox last week. Absenteeism climbed at Ecole Olds Elementary since a letter dated Oct. 15 was sent to parents.

Brian and Rita Thompson have been named as this year's co-recipients of the Rotary citizen of the year award. “I feel honoured,” said Brian.

The 2012-2013 Olds High School year is soaring with expectation to be a great one. As a welcome back, student council held a “Neon Night Dance” on Sept. 20. With about 200 partakers, students assembled a large contribution to the local food bank.

Fortis Alberta customers along 50th Avenue in Olds may have less interruptions in their power supply this winter now that the power line feeding their homes and businesses has been reinforced.

Two Calgary residents charged jointly with 18 counts of possession of stolen property related to area mail thefts could face additional charges if found linked to a theft at a Crossfield liquor store earlier this month.

This year's Rotary humanitarian of the year prefers to deflect the credit of his accomplishments to the many different people he collaborates with while doing his good work. “This is really not about me.

Community bus discussed Bowden town council will be discussing the rate charged for use of the community bus at budget time in the next few weeks following a brief discussion at the Oct. 22 council meeting. For now, the rates will remain the same.

Olds and area businesses and employees were celebrated during last Thursday night's 2012 Business Awards Banquet with several winning top accolades.

The developers of Netook Crossing asked Town of Olds officials last week to formally annex the area during the town's policies and priorities meeting last week.

Olds is now home to a second Lions Den, thanks to another donation by the service club. The Olds Lions Club donated $97,000 to the Mountain View Housing Foundation (MVHF) to benefit seniors living in the Olds Mount View Lodge.