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2026-2027 Academic year underway at Olds College, annual open house on October 2-3

Education Galen Hartviksen - September 8, 2026

While many of the Broncos athletes arrived on campus a couple of weeks ago, today is the first day of classes for the majority of the students at Olds College.

New dance academy, plenty of career opportunities offered at École Olds High School in 2026-2027

Education Galen Hartviksen - September 3, 2026

About 615 students in grades 9 through 12 are enrolled at Ecole Olds High School this year.

Sittin’ pretty: Bumper to Bumper receives recognition bench as Olds College’s 2026 Community Partner of the Year

Education Galen Hartviksen - September 1, 2026

Olds College's 2026 Community Partner of the Year is Bumper to Bumper.

Motorist urged to be patient, pay extra attention during back to school week

Education Galen Hartviksen - August 31, 2026

Monday, August 31st is the first day of classes for students in most schools around the region and some tips are being passed along so that everyone receives high marks for traffic safety.

Wheels on the tour bus go round and round during Alberta Open Farm Days at Olds College

Education Galen Hartviksen - August 13, 2026

The Olds College Smart Farm is one of the local participants ready to go for Alberta Open Farm Days.

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.