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Welcome to Olds Alberta!

The Town of Olds, population 8,235 is a town of opportunity with a lifestyle to match. Centrally located along the busy QEII corridor, Olds is a major service centre and regional market for over 40,000 people in Mountain View County. The proximity to Red Deer and Calgary contribute to our continued growth and economic stability.

The quality lifestyle in Olds reflects the values and interests of our residents, which translates into a strong sense of community pride. Olds has safe and friendly neighbourhoods, beautiful parks, a fabulous path and trail system, and all the amenities associated with a big city.

Olds is home to both Public and Separate Schools ranging from pre-school to Olds College and shared access and use of the award winning Community Learning Campus & Bell e-Learning Centre.

Explore historic Uptowne Olds with great shopping and restaurants, and modern Olds with its Aquatic Centre, Sportsplex, state of the art TransCanada Theatre, new Skateboard Park and Ralph Klein Health & Wellness Centre.

Many volunteer groups in the Town of Olds work hard to help host community-wide events such as Olds Fashioned Christmas, Canada Day, Hay City Slam, and regular events at the Olds Agricultural Society. There are also a large number of clubs and community organizations to stimulate the interests of both children and adults in Olds.

The citizens of Olds work together to give back to their community - building the place we call home.

News & Announcements
Posted May 17, 2013
As of May 17th, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. the fire ban has been lifted in all of Mountain View County, as a result of the recent precipitation, increased new ground growth and forecasted rain with lower temperatures. For details, please click here.

Posted May 17, 2013
In light of the recent rainfall, increased new ground growth, and forecasted rain with lower temperatures, as of May 17, 2013, the fire ban has been lifted for the Town of Olds. For details, please click here.

Posted April 22, 2013
Today the Town of Olds and Mountain View County signed a new Fire Agreement that will continue to have the Olds Fire Department provide service to the Olds Rural Fire Service Area. For details, please click here.

Posted April 22, 2013
Town Council approved the 2013 Municipal Tax Rate Bylaw at the April 22nd regular Council meeting. The municipal tax rate for 2013 will not increase. Please click here to read the news release.

Posted April 16, 2013
Every year, audited financial statements are presented for the previous year. As part of the Town's Corporate Strategic Goal to improve communication with citizens and stakeholders, administration has prepared an 'Annual Report to the Community'. We welcome your feedback on this report. Please contact communications@olds.ca with your comments.

Posted April 11, 2013
The Town of Olds Audited Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 were approved by Council at the regular April 8, 2013 Council meeting. Please click here to read the Media Advisory.

Posted March 25, 2013
Notice: Effective April 1, 2013 there will be a Utility Rate change to the solid waste, water and wastewater rates in order to fully recover costs of the operation of utility services.