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Innovative AI research being presented by Olds College student at agricultural conference in Brazil

Education Galen Hartviksen - July 10, 2026

An Olds College student will be going global next week to present his groundbreaking work on machine learning.

Bob and Carollyne Collier announced as Olds College’s 2026 Partner of the Year

Education Galen Hartviksen - June 19, 2026

A special event held on Thursday, June 18th at the Olds College Alumni Centre included the annual presentation of the highest honour bestowed by the local post-secondary institution.

Grad-itude: Convocation for Olds College’s Class of 2026 on June 5

Education Galen Hartviksen - June 4, 2026

The President and CEO of Olds College is excited to celebrate their students who have successfully completed their studies.

Tip of the cap (and gown): Celebrate the Class of 2026 during grad week at Olds High

Chinook’s Edge School Division Galen Hartviksen - May 28, 2026

This is the big week that 161 students at École Olds High School have been counting down to since the start of the 2025-2026 educational calendar.

Land of chalk drawings: Students expressing positive messages during Canadian Mental Health Week

Chinook’s Edge School Division Galen Hartviksen - May 5, 2026

Students in Chinook's Edge School Division are once again saying "Let's Chalk About It" during Canadian Mental Health Week.

Learning about leadership: École Olds High School hosting ASLC 2026 from May 1-3

Education Galen Hartviksen - May 1, 2026

For the next three days, Ecole Olds High School students will be playing the role of welcoming hosts for their peers.

On the job: EOHS placement students explore future career paths

Chinook’s Edge School Division Galen Hartviksen - April 14, 2026

Businesses in Olds and around central Alberta opened their doors last week for local Grade 10 students to participate in 3-day internship placements.

Ecole Olds High School students exploring career opportunities through new internship program

Chinook’s Edge School Division Galen Hartviksen - April 9, 2026

Grade 10 students at Ecole Olds High School are out in the community this week gaining some valuable life experiences.

Appetite for success: Olds College students presenting Taste of Olds 2026

Education Galen Hartviksen - March 30, 2026

After exceeding all attendance expectations in 2025, the Taste of Olds is back again to offer a delicious opportunity to experience local food and drink options.

Double duty: Dual credit programming at Olds College opens up skilled trade pathways

Education Galen Hartviksen - March 24, 2026

The Dean of Trades and Skills at Olds College is hoping to see three to four dual credit pre-employment trades available there, so that students can come from high school and jump right into a trades pathway.

Ag clubs hope to shovel in a few goals, raise money for charities

Education Galen Hartviksen - March 16, 2026

An on campus rivalry at Olds College spills over onto the ice at the Sportsplex this week.

Complexity teams coming to two CESD schools including École Olds Elementary

Education Galen Hartviksen - March 5, 2026

Based on data from November's complexity survey, Alberta Education has assigned Chinook's Edge School Division two complexity teams.

Skills to pay the bills: Olds College hosting landscape skills competition March 28-29

Education Galen Hartviksen - February 13, 2026

Each year participants from high schools and post-secondary institutions head to Edmonton to display their abilities in the provincial Skills Canada Alberta competition.

AgSmart taking year off in hopes of blossoming for return in 2027

Education Galen Hartviksen - February 3, 2026

AgSmart will be pressing pause for this year but it will be returning in 2027.

Bring your resume: Network and connect with industry at Olds College’s Winter Career Fair

Education Galen Hartviksen - February 2, 2026

A Winter Career Fair will bring students and potential employers together later this month at Olds College.

Teachers’ Association files complaint of ‘unfair bargaining practices’

Education Galen Hartviksen - December 12, 2025

The Alberta Teachers' Association believes the government of Alberta has been bargaining in bad faith.