Town News

Hi, this is Gary Gaudette, Community Facilitator with the Town of Olds.

The Town of Olds is excited to present this month's Project Volunteer meeting on Thursday, March 21. Project Volunteer is a monthly gathering to connect the vibrant volunteers of Olds with interesting volunteer opportunities with community needs.

In a move to enhance waste management services while managing costs, the Town of Olds announces the discontinuation of community grass bin services in 2024.  A decision was made to shift current costs to increasing and improving residential green bin services so residents would see a more direct benefit from dollars spent. 

Get ready to hop into spring with our upcoming Easter Bunny Swim on Saturday, March 16th, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM!

Olds, Alta. – On March 6, 2024, at 11:55 PM Olds RCMP received a report of a collision between two semi-trucks on Highway 791 and Highway 27.

Get ready to hop into spring with our upcoming Easter Bunny Swim on Saturday, March 16th, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM

Community Facilitator, Gary Gaudette, talks about Volunteer Nominations for the Town of Olds' annual Volunteer Appreciation Night.

On Monday, February 12, 2024 at 12:14 PM the Olds Fire Department was dispatched to a residential structure fire at 5313 57 Avenue, Olds.

Three local community groups recently received funding through the Mountain View Power (MVP) Community Grant Program, financed by designated MVP profits. This fall, the program approved funding for three standout applications that met the program's approval guidelines. The funding recipients were the Olds Curling Club, Mountain View Nordic Ski Club, and the Undercover Elf event by Olds Fashioned Christmas.

Until July 10th, 2025, the Town of Olds will make it easier for homeowners to legalize their existing secondary suites. During this period, a simplified application process and reduced fees will be in effect to encourage registration. After July 10th,2025, more robust enforcement measures, including fines and legal actions, will be implemented.