Olds News

The Olds RCMP will be targeting crosswalk enforcement as part of its annual performance plan this year. The move comes in response to consultation members have had with community members over the last year.

The two suspects charged in the Feb. 1 robbery of the Rexall Drug Store will be appearing in Didsbury Provincial Court July 7 for a preliminary hearing.

While most of the province remained under a fire ban last week, the threat in Olds was reduced by rainfall spurring officials to downgrade the town's ban last Thursday to allow fires in approved pits.

The Town of Olds has received a relaxation on its wastewater licence due to the regional line currently under construction.

Police and at least one firefighter from the area have been dispatched to protect and help save what's left of Slave Lake after wildfires ravaged the area last week.

Mountain View Credit Union is moving forward with a slightly altered plan for its new building at the corner of Highway 27 and 65 Avenue.

What began as a simple act of kindness by Donna Mirus quickly turned into an outpouring of community compassion for the people victimized by the Slave Lake forest fires.

Olds Communities in Bloom (CiB) committee is alive and well, says Gerda Vester. The recently elected chair has formulated a plan with the other six member of the committee that will integrate CiB with existing community groups.

Town administration will be looking at the feasibility of mandatory helmet use for minors at the Olds skatepark following a lengthy discussion on the matter at council's Policies and Priorities meeting on May 16. Coun.

The Olds RCMP is urging everyone involved in using the skateboard park to use common sense and police their own conduct at the park rather than having the police follow through with enforcement activities. Staff Sgt.