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Summer Synergy sponsorship sanctioned by Town of Olds council

Town of Olds Galen Hartviksen - July 2, 2026

Olds council approved some sponsorship bucks last week to help grow a premier youth livestock showcase.

Town of Olds moves Canada Day festivities from Centennial Park to inside Sportsplex

Town of Olds Galen Hartviksen - June 30, 2026

The Canada Day parade in the Town of Olds goes rain or shine on July 1st at 10am.

Whirly good deed: MV County logo added to STARS helicopter for soaring to donation milestone

Mountain View County Galen Hartviksen - June 25, 2026

Sunshine, pancakes and a bright red STARS helicopter touching down were all part of Mountain View County's annual Canada Day ratepayer appreciation breakfast on Thursday, June 25th.

Key infrastructure upgrade project gets off to soggy start

Town of Olds Galen Hartviksen - June 24, 2026

The 57th Avenue infrastructure project in Olds has slipped about a week behind in its construction time.

Propellers and pancakes: STARS helicopter logo unveiling on June 25 at annual Mountain View County breakfast

Mountain View County Galen Hartviksen - June 22, 2026

Guests to the annual ratepayer breakfast at the Mountain View County office this week will be keeping their eye on the sky in order to see more than just the weather.

Olds RCMP community engagement efforts highlighted in quarterly report

Town of Olds Galen Hartviksen - June 16, 2026

The most recent Olds RCMP quarterly report was presented to Town council last week and it highlighted community engagement efforts.

Feasibility study starts journey towards expanded rural transit opportunities in Olds

Town of Olds Galen Hartviksen - June 12, 2026

Olds council accepted a Rural Transit Feasibility Study for information at this week's meeting.

High water flows and risk of flooding results in closure of Water Valley Campground

Mountain View County Galen Hartviksen - June 2, 2026

As the rainfall continues this week, Mountain View County is updating community members about the status of its public parks.

Keep tabs on road construction season in Olds via Voyent Alert app

Town of Olds Galen Hartviksen - May 29, 2026

Road resurfacing work is underway in the Town of Olds.

Mountain View Power Community Grants for this spring include funding boosts for four local organizations

Town of Olds Galen Hartviksen - May 26, 2026

Olds council gave the green light to the MVP Grant Committee's spring 2026 recommendations at the Monday, May 25th meeting.

AUC info session about Synapse Data Center power plant application process generates large crowd

Town of Olds Galen Hartviksen - May 21, 2026

Staff from the Alberta's Utilities Commission held a information session in the Town of Olds on Thursday, May 21st.

Olds RCMP policing priorities picked for 2026-2027

Town of Olds Galen Hartviksen - May 13, 2026

Olds council approved the local policing priorities for 2026-2027 during this week's meeting.

Propping up air ambulance service: MV County’s fundraising being celebrated with STARS visit on June 25

Mountain View County Galen Hartviksen - May 12, 2026

A unique helicopter visit should lift everyone's spirits in Mountain View County ahead of Canada Day.

‘Strong community connections’ highlighted by MV County during Emergency Preparedness Week

Mountain View County Galen Hartviksen - May 7, 2026

Mountain View County's main focus for Emergency Preparedness Week is trying to get the public to follow its social media accounts.

Town of Olds receives clean financial audit, debt service level trending downward

Town of Olds Galen Hartviksen - May 5, 2026

Town of Olds council accepted the audit findings and approved the 2025 consolidated financial statements during last week's meeting.

Volunteer of the Year Award winners for 2026 announced by Town of Olds

Town of Olds Galen Hartviksen - May 4, 2026

"Ignite Volunteerism" was the theme of National Volunteer Week for 2026.