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AUC pumps the breaks on initial Synapse Data Center application for project in Olds

Town of Olds Galen Hartviksen - March 10, 2026

The Alberta Utilities Commission has closed the initial application by Synapse Data Center for its proposed project in the Town of Olds.

Lifting everyone’s spirits: Mountain View County reaches STARS fundraising milestone

Mountain View County Galen Hartviksen - March 4, 2026

Community members will have to look up, way up to see a special guest that will be arriving at Mountain View County's annual Canada Day breakfast.

Mountain View County sets agendas for upcoming meetings with provincial Ministers

Mountain View County Galen Hartviksen - March 3, 2026

At last week's council meeting, Reeve Angela Aalbers notes that they went over some of the topics that will be discussed when a few Mountain View County representatives sit down with Rimbey-Rocky-Mountain House MLA Jason Nixon on March 16th and Innisfail-Sylvan Lake MLA Devin Dreeshen on March 17th.

Olds council adopts 5-year RCMP Resourcing & Priorities Plan

Town of Olds Galen Hartviksen - February 27, 2026

The Town of Olds has been looking at the RCMP long-term plan for a couple of years now.

Olds Humane Society hopes it has found its forever home

Town of Olds Galen Hartviksen - February 25, 2026

The Olds Humane Society is going to have the opportunity to turn the Town's former municipal enforcement building into its first actual established facility in the community.

Olds council hears project update from Synapse Data Center Inc.

Town of Olds Galen Hartviksen - February 24, 2026

Mayor Dan Daley says Jason van Gaal, Founder and CEO of Synapse, provided a snap shot of some of the processes and plans for the project going forward during the Town of Olds council meeting on Monday, February 23rd.

Public hearing held, council approves zoning change for land in north east Olds

Town of Olds Galen Hartviksen - February 10, 2026

Olds council has approved rezoning of a section of land in the north east corner of Town from Future Urban (FUD) to Light Industrial (ILD).

Open houses for proposed data centre projects in Olds draw large crowds

Town of Olds Galen Hartviksen - February 6, 2026

A total of about 200 to 250 people attended this week's community open house sessions held by the Town regarding the proposed data centre projects for Olds.

Key indicators point to ‘resilient and growing’ local economy in Sundre

Town of Sundre Galen Hartviksen - February 4, 2026

With over $9.1 million in total building value in 2025, the Town of Sundre is reporting a significant increase as compared to previous years.

Winterfest wonderland in Sundre on Family Day

Town of Sundre Galen Hartviksen - January 30, 2026

February 16th will bring with it a chance to frolic in the snow in Sundre.

Community open house for proposed data centre projects on February 4

Town of Olds Galen Hartviksen - January 29, 2026

There will be two separate times for the drop-in event on Wednesday, February 4th at the Olds Sportsplex in the foyer with one from 11am until 1pm and another from 5pm until 7 o'clock. It will be the first of several open houses the Town of Olds will hold as the projects move through their review processes.

Ready to server you: Olds, Alberta announced as proposed site for Canada’s largest data centre

Town of Olds Galen Hartviksen - January 28, 2026

Synapse Data Center will be hosting a community information session on Thursday, February 5th on the Olds College campus. It will run that evening from 6 o'clock until 8 in Lecture Hall 316 in Building #2 of the Werklund Agriculture and Technology Center.

$10 billion investment bringing data centre development to Olds

Town of Olds Galen Hartviksen - January 27, 2026

Plans for a proposed one-gigawatt data centre development in Olds have been announced by Synapse Data Center.

Council approves zoning switch within North East Area Structure Plan

Town of Olds Galen Hartviksen - January 27, 2026

Olds council has approved an amendment to the Northeast Area Structure Plan in the hopes of enticing development.

Township Road 292 being upgraded to major collector standard

Mountain View County Galen Hartviksen - January 27, 2026

Mountain View County's Township Road 292 upgrade project is for a 14 kilometer stretch of road way between Range Road 13 and Highway 766 along with two bridge replacements.

‘Gateway to the west country’ hosting 6th annual Mountain Survivalist Competition

Town of Sundre Galen Hartviksen - January 23, 2026

Sundre Winterfest is all on one day this year in the Town's historic Riverside Area.