Summary of Local News Stories from November 12 to December 11
Here Are Local News Stories Making Headlines from November 12 to December 11
Council News
Mayor Dan Daley points out that this budget is about renewing infrastructure, investing back into our community, public safety, planning for the long-term, and making that sure Olds is successful going forward into the future.
Community News
Primary and Preventative Health Services Minister Adriana LaGrange details timelines for $21 million project at the hospital in Olds
The Angels will be very active over the next couple of weeks, raising money and collecting toy donations help those less fortunate during what can be a stressful time of the year.
Coldwell Banker Vision Realty team won the competition, held Nov. 30 outside Canadian Tire
Nov. 28 - 30 activities included Santa Claus Parade of Lights, fireworks, BGC Olds & Area Touch of Christmas market and inaugural Christmas tree decorating contest
Chinooks Edge
$1.6 million is being provided provincewide to create 33 new dual credit programs and $2.8 million to enhance 29 existing programs
Reality television is becoming a regular side hustle for Renu Mathew, a teacher of art, ceramics, cosmetology and edible arts at Ecole Olds High School.
Throughout November, Mathew has been appearing on Sweet Empire: Winter Wars, a new show on the Food Network.
Local Sports
Sawatzky was chosen 16th overall in the first round of the Western Hockey League’s Prospects Draft in 2023 by the Moose Jaw Warriors. He had plenty of supporters on hand for his first game in Olds on Saturday, December 6th.
The season is over for the École Olds High School senior and junior varsity volleyball teams.
However, both went out in a pretty high note, as each won silver during the weekend.
Olds College
This week, Red Deer Polytechnic was ranked 31st overall, and Olds College was ranked 20th among the top 50 research colleges and polytechnics nationwide, as published by Research Infosource Inc.
Running from Dec. 12, 2025 to Jan. 4, 2026, the program, organized by the Olds College International Student Experience team, invites local residents, faculty and staff to host students for a festive or winter activity.
A major investment is helping advance agriculture innovation in Canada through the creation of AgSphere, a new national hub that connects agriculture, technology and food.
Protective Services
“These aren’t critical domestic violences, but we score everything that's any disharmony to a relationship,” Day said.
During the vehicle seizure, officers located a bag with suspected cocaine, as well as scales and Canadian currency. Incidental to arrest, a concealed loaded firearm was located on the driver.
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