Here are the local news stories making headlines from February 20-March 5, 2025:
Doug Collie/MVP Staff
New Uptowne Olds president, board chosen
Doug Collie Feb 22, 2025
Clare Janitz, who succeeds April Jemieff as president of Uptowne Olds, doesn't anticipate any major changes for the group, but hopes to see more volunteers recruited to lighten the load
https://www.thealbertan.com/olds-news/new-uptowne-olds-president-board-chosen-10190682
Summer camp pilot program in Olds planned
Doug Collie Mar 2, 2025
Plans call for the program to begin July 2, headquartered in the Olds Sportsplex, but also utilizing other town facilities
https://www.thealbertan.com/olds-news/summer-camp-pilot-program-in-olds-planned-10236239
Property tax exempt status granted to non-profits in Olds
Doug Collie Feb 21, 2025
Initially six applicants received tax exempt status. On Feb. 10, council granted tax exemption to the Friends of the Grizzlys and Mountain View Lodge No. 16 AF & AM, after receiving information proving their benefit to the community
Olds fund donates $1,000 each to non-profit groups
Doug Collie Feb 21, 2025
This year’s beneficiaries include Kirsten’s Place, Olds & District Hospice, Historical Society, Kiwanis Club of Olds, and the Olds & District Special Olympics
https://www.thealbertan.com/olds-news/olds-fund-donates-1000-each-to-non-profit-groups-10161880
Warm temperatures force closure of Olds, Sundre outdoor rinks
The Albertan Staff Feb 27, 2025
Public advised on Thursday, Feb. 27 that the outdoor rink at Centennial Park closed, joining the three others around town with unsafe surfaces due to melting
Telling doctors where to practise a possibility but not MLA's preference
Doug Collie Feb 23, 2025
Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA Nathan Cooper told Olds councillors it can be "helpful" to encourage new medical grads to spend a certain amount of time practising in rural Alberta
Two stolen vehicles, four arrests: Olds RCMP make multiple busts
Anna Ferensowicz Mar 4, 2025
Two separate vehicle theft investigations in Olds last week led RCMP to arrest four people, including two suspects with outstanding warrants.
https://discoverairdrie.com/articles/two-stolen-vehicles-four-arrests-olds-rcmp-make-multiple-busts
Hearing into Sundre-area murder starts Monday
Dan Singleton Mar 3, 2025
Justin Goodhand, 36, was shot at a rural residence northeast of Sundre on Jan. 25, 2024
Mountain View County approves Sundre health campus funding
Dan Singleton Feb 27, 2025
During discussion of the matter, reeve Angela Aalbers said the county’s funding contribution will money well spent.
Wildfire season underway in Alberta.
Galen Hartviksen Mar 3, 2025
Mountain View County has issued some safety reminders for when conditions are dry and windy. The County encourages residents to never leave a fire unattended, to keep water or a hose nearby, to burn in a safe and contained area, plus to monitor prior burn areas for re-sparking.
https://www.mymountainviewnow.com/22480/news/fire/wildfire-season-underway-in-alberta/
Strings & Keys funding now available to Mountain View County residents only
Dan Singleton Mar 2, 2025
Fund was starting through a $20,000 reserve created following the ending of the Strings and Keys Music Camp program in Bergen
Olds College suspending 3 programs due to decrease in international student enrolment
Brendan Ellis Feb 27, 2025
Olds College is suspending intake for three programs this fall due to a decrease in revenue from international student admissions.
The school is projecting a $5.1 million loss of tuition revenue for its 2025-26 budget. It also said it has seen a decrease in operational grant funding from the provincial government over the past few years.
Media Contact:
Jillian Toellner Supervisor – Communications & Engagement
Town of Olds
communications@olds.ca Direct: 403-507-4857