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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.

Fire Restriction implemented in Mountain View County

Mountain View County Galen Hartviksen - May 4, 2026

High winds over the course of the past couple of weeks combined with already dry conditions have led many municipalities around the province to take notice.

‘Status quo’ maintained as Olds council gives the green light to 2026 Tax Rate Bylaw

Town of Olds Galen Hartviksen - April 29, 2026

Olds council has decided to maintain the 'status quo' when it comes to this year's tax rate bylaw.

Vibrant volunteers nominated for Citizen of the Year honours

Town of Olds Galen Hartviksen - April 28, 2026

Volunteers in the Town of Olds are being celebrated this month with three special awards.

Making a big splash: Community members eager to dive back in at modernized aquatic centre

Town of Innisfail Galen Hartviksen - April 23, 2026

The community was excited to get back into the pool this week.

Olds council reviews and approves spring budget adjustments

Town of Olds Galen Hartviksen - April 21, 2026

Spring adjustments were given the go ahead by Olds council last week to both the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2026.