Summary Of Local News Stories From August 21 – September 3

Here Are Local News Stories Making Headlines from Aug 21 – Sept 3 

Election: 

Where, when and how to vote in the October Olds election 

Nominations for those who wish to run for a council seat close Sept. 22 at 12 noon. 

Candidate information packages are available via this link: Candidate Information Package. Prospective candidates will have to book an appointment to submit nomination papers. 

Election race confirmed in Mountain View County's Division 2 

Arya Ahmadi says if he is elected in Mountain View County Division 2 in the upcoming municipal election he will work to support and promote smaller centres in the municipality, including Water Valley and Cremona.

Community News:  

Anti-panhandling bylaw having some success in Olds 

Problem will probably never go away but the bylaw to control it is better than before when the community had no such law, protective services director says 

Water repair project in Olds street begins Sept. 3 

Starting at 8 a.m., Sept. 3, local traffic only will be allowed on Douglas Place as crews undertake a water service repair project 

Smart water meter critics confront Town of Olds council 

The group, citing health and other concerns regarding the meters is calling on the Town of Olds to place a moratorium on smart meter installation until public consultation on the program is held. 

Surge of sign-ups after Mountain View Food Bank relocates in Olds 

Non-profit recently serving about 10 households a week now that it's in a new location in the former Olds fire hall 

Local Sports: 

Throwing athlete wins bronze at Canada Summer Games 

Dayley Reimer, who trains with Rachel Andres of Olds, Alberta, won bronze in Javelin in the rain during the Canada Summer Games in Newfoundland on Tuesday with a throw of 42.14 metres. 

Olds RCMP:  

‘Make it better than I found it’: Olds RCMP commander honoured with Coronation Medal 

Day, Acting Detachment Commander in Olds, received the honour from K Division Assistant Commissioner Wayne Nichols. The medal honours Canadians who have made significant contributions to their communities. 

RCMP encourage both motorists and students to learn back to school safety tips 

Constable Mitch Price with the Olds RCMP Detachment says last year they made the transition from school zones to playground zones in Olds, so the hours for those are 7am until 9pm – even if the kids aren’t in school – and the speed limit in them is 30 kilometers an hour. 

Olds College: 

Six Programs That Are Building A Stronger Canada 

The Olds College’s Vertical Farming Course is featured in Macleans article featuring initiatives that train workers to deal with the country’s most pressing challenges 

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