Summary of Local News Stories from September 4 to September 17

Wyatt Haines tries to hang on during the bareback event the Saturday night of Oldstoberfest. Photo by Doug Collie/MVP Staff 

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. 

Olds council incumbent running for second term 

Darren Wilson is running for a second straight four-year term as a Town of Olds councillor in the Oct. 20 municipal election. 

Community News:  

Olds council approves sauna project, hears RCMP and Olds College updates 

Council voted to use a $79,576 restricted reserve, stemming from a 2007 donation, to fund a self-contained sauna on the southeast pool deck. The project, estimated at about $65,000 plus electrical work, will be completed during the centre’s September shutdown. 

Olds Fire Department receives money for drone purchase 

The Olds Fire Department (OFD) has received funding from TC Energy which will enable it to buy a drone and related equipment to improve its firefighting response. 

Oldstoberfest celebrates decade of Bavarian rodeos 

“We really wanted to honour a decade of building something special for the community, so we added a few extra touches this year,” Gillian Grant, of C5 Rodeo which did much of the organizing told the Albertan. 

Strong turnout for Olds Community Showcase 

Annual trade show-style event is an opportunity for non-profits, service clubs, sports groups, and other organizations to share information, recruit volunteers, and register participants 

Steady stream of people signing Forever Canadian petition in Olds 

Area residents who want to sign the Forever Canadian petition for Alberta to stay in Canada have been getting an opportunity to every Thursday in Olds since late-August. 

Public safety concerns result in demolition of Olds building 

The Town of Olds is moving forward with the demolition of a vacant and deteriorating building located at 5033 51 Street, under the authority of the Municipal Government Act and a court order issued in early 2025.   

Local Sports: 

Grizzlys End Preseason 4-1! 

The preseason has officially come to a close for the Olds Grizzlys, and after five intense exhibition games, it’s clear both the AJHL and the local community have taken notice, This year’s squad means business. 

Olds Grizzlys Hold A High-Energy Media Day at the Olds Sportsplex 

The Olds Sportsplex was buzzing with excitement on Wednesday as the Olds Grizzlys hit the ice for their annual media day, marking a key milestone in their preseason preparations. Dressed in full game day gear for the first time this season, the players took center stage to create content for promotional videos and photos, giving fans a first look at this year’s lineup 

Olds College: 

Marginal Land Research Aims to Strengthen Farm Profitability 

Olds College and Farm Credit Canada (FCC) have partnered on a research project to find better ways to identify and manage unproductive or marginal farmland. When these areas are conventionally farmed, they often lose money and can even suffer soil degradation.  

Taking a holistic approach to soil health 

Olds College researcher developing soil health scorecard 

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