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Junior Baker Camp
This is a great day camp for those few days after New Year's before the kids are back to school. Calling all young baking enthusiasts and foodies. This camp will feature half days of hands-on learning including baking fundamentals, measuring, scaling, kitchen safety/sanitation and of course, creating a variety of delicious recipes. The remainder of each day will be filled with FUNtastic recreatio...
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This is a great day camp for those few days after New Year's before the kids are back to school. Calling all young baking enthusiasts and foodies. This camp will feature half days of hands-on learning including baking fundamentals, measuring, scaling, kitchen safety/sanitation and of course, creating a variety of delicious recipes. The remainder of each day will be filled with FUNtastic recreatio...
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Hymn Sing
With Guests Jordan Echoes, Bowden, AB Everyone welcome! Join us to sing the hymns we all love. Our Hymn Sing Band (Sounds of Praise) will begin playing at 5:30 pm. Free Will Offering...
Learn MoreDivorceCare
Divorce. Someone you know is hurting. Family. Friends. Neighbours. Co-workers. It's hard to know how to help someone who is going through a divorce. It takes a long time and a lot of work to heal the paint that comes with the breakup of a marriage. DivorceCare is a special weekly seminar and support group just for people who are separated or divorced. If you know someone going through a div...
Learn MoreTop Five Tips to Reduce Calories
This is a free adult group workshop where you will learn ways to safely reduce your calorie intake and maintain a healthy weight.
Learn MoreAll Candidates Forum for Olds Town Councillor By-Election
Come meet the candidates and hear their platforms, ideas, and goals for serving as your municipal councillor...
Learn MoreManaging Emotional Eating
This is a free three week adult education series on cravings and emotional eating. In these workshops you’ll learn how you can form better eating habits that last a lifetime.
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Snowshoe Daytrip
Snowshoeing is just another great way to enjoy Alberta's winter wonderland. Each session is led by our very own guide and includes a complimentary pair of snowshoes and trek poles, so it has never been easier to enjoy a great day in the snow. Each date will have a different location in Central Alberta. All will be geared for the beginner. Transportation not included, carpooling will be arranged...
Learn MoreJunior Baker Camp
This is a great day camp for those few days after New Year's before the kids are back to school. Calling all young baking enthusiasts and foodies. This camp will feature half days of hands-on learning including baking fundamentals, measuring, scaling, kitchen safety/sanitation and of course, creating a variety of delicious recipes. The remainder of each day will be filled with FUNtastic recreatio...
Learn MoreDivorceCare
Divorce. Someone you know is hurting. Family. Friends. Neighbours. Co-workers. It's hard to know how to help someone who is going through a divorce. It takes a long time and a lot of work to heal the paint that comes with the breakup of a marriage. DivorceCare is a special weekly seminar and support group just for people who are separated or divorced. If you know someone going through a div...
Learn MoreOlds Seniors Open Bonspiel
Day time curling only. Calcutta offered. For more info, contact Dale Holmes at 403-556-1139 or Eileen Miller at 403-556-6831.
Learn MoreI Know I Should Eat Healthy But How?
This is a free adult group workshop where you will learn ways to safely reduce your calorie intake and maintain a healthy weight.
Learn MoreManaging Emotional Eating
This is a free three week adult education series on cravings and emotional eating. In these workshops you’ll learn how you can form better eating habits that last a lifetime.
Learn MoreRead for 15 - Family Literacy Day!
Help the community of Olds battle for supremacy! Will we be the town with the highest percentage of readers? All you have to do is read for 15 minutes and log your time with us. Read as a class, read as a family, or just read on your own! It all counts! Once you've read for 15 minutes, call the Olds Library at 403-556-6460 to log your reading minutes, or register here: https://oml.prl.ab.ca/...
Learn MoreLadies Gathering at the Olds First Baptist Church
You're invited to a ladies gathering at the First Baptist Church in Olds - January 17th and 18th, featuring guest speaker Laura Hamilton. Join us Friday, January 17th from 7-8:30 pm and Saturday, January 18th from 9 am til 2:30 pm The cost is $15 and includes lunch on Saturday. Contact Shelley at 403-556-3219 or Brenda at 403-556-3219 to register...
Learn MoreOlds Seniors Open Bonspiel
Day time curling only. Calcutta offered. For more info, contact Dale Holmes at 403-556-1139 or Eileen Miller at 403-556-6831.
Learn MoreLadies Gathering at the Olds First Baptist Church
You're invited to a ladies gathering at the First Baptist Church in Olds - January 17th and 18th, featuring guest speaker Laura Hamilton. Join us Friday, January 17th from 7-8:30 pm and Saturday, January 18th from 9 am til 2:30 pm The cost is $15 and includes lunch on Saturday. Contact Shelley at 403-556-3219 or Brenda at 403-556-3219 to register...
Learn MoreBanff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is an evening of the best films from the Banff Mountain Film Festival. These films explore remote landscapes and mountain cultures and outdoor sports. Showing in Olds on January 18, 2020 Buy Tickets Now Check out what else our sponsors have on sale here. What is the Banff Mountain World Tour? The Banff Mountain Film Festival is an internatio...
Learn MoreThe Mountain View Film Group presents Official Secrets
Official Secrets 11:30am & 3:00pm, Sunday, January 19, 2020 Alberta Film Rating: 14A (Frequent Course Language) ( Read more...) Running Time: 112 minutes Country: UK/USA Story: The true story of a British Intelligence whistle-blower, who exposes a joint US-UK illegal spying operation against members of the UN Security Council. Genre & Languages: Drama/Based on a true st...
Learn MoreThe Mountain View Film Group presents Official Secrets
Official Secrets 11:30am & 3:00pm, Sunday, January 19, 2020 Alberta Film Rating: 14A (Frequent Course Language) ( Read more...) Running Time: 112 minutes Country: UK/USA Story: The true story of a British Intelligence whistle-blower, who exposes a joint US-UK illegal spying operation against members of the UN Security Council. Genre & Languages: Drama/Based on a true st...
Learn MoreStay Motivated, Stay Healthy
'Tis the season for New Year's resolutions! Nutrition coach, personal trainer, and hiking guide Lucinda Watkins will be here at the library to share tips and tricks to help keep you healthy, strong, and motivated! Monday, January 20 7:00pm Please register in advance: https://oml.prl.ab.ca/events/adults/2020/stay-motivated-stay-healthy?fbclid=IwAR2A4ZPJD3aYlg4T8zyvvl6ATYVZZLBxoLkOVwhKyFmtccL...
Learn MoreDivorceCare
Divorce. Someone you know is hurting. Family. Friends. Neighbours. Co-workers. It's hard to know how to help someone who is going through a divorce. It takes a long time and a lot of work to heal the paint that comes with the breakup of a marriage. DivorceCare is a special weekly seminar and support group just for people who are separated or divorced. If you know someone going through a div...
Learn MoreDreamcatcher Workshop
Starting January 15, 2020, for 4 consecutive weeks, Mountain View Moccasin House is hosting our first Dreamcatcher workshop. It is open to Olds College Students and also the General public. Supplies for Olds College students will be covered by the College Supplies for the General Public will be at a drop-in cost of $25. We will be located at the Olds College Library in the Indigenous Gath...
Learn MoreCoffee with the Olds RCMP
Wednesday, JANUARY 22, 2020 3:00 – 5:00 pm at the Olds Auction Mart Café What is the Olds RCMP Annual Performance Plan? What are the HOT crime issues in the community? When & Why should you report all incidents – even if small? Crime Map RCMP Crime Reduction Teams, Question & Answer Period Coffee & dessert - $10.00 Tickets available on Chamber Website...
Learn MoreManaging Emotional Eating
This is a free three week adult education series on cravings and emotional eating. In these workshops you’ll learn how you can form better eating habits that last a lifetime.
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Local Women, Unite Presents: 80's Bowling Night
Grab your besties and bowl the night away 80's style! When: 24 January 2020 from 7-9 (with one hour of bowling) Where: The Bowl at 5327 50th Ave Olds What (to wear): Your best neon or 80's fashion! (costume prizes up for grabs) Or whatever you're comfortable in! Why: Because January needs a little neon fun Cost: FREE! (thanks to Olds Institute) Only 8 lanes of 6 available (48 lucky lad...
Learn MoreOlds College Weekly Greenhouse Sale!
Every Friday at noon our Greenhouse Rotunda is transformed into a market of fresh produce and florals! To find us: Use Entrance A (by the brewery) taking the left at the fork. Parking Lot I is on your right-hand side. Watch for signs! Inventory changes weekly, watch the event for updates and sign up for their newsletter: www.oldscollege.ca/shopoc/greenhouse We take cash, credit, debit, and...
Learn MoreFoothills Centennial Fiddlers Anniversary Celebration
The Foothills Centennial Fiddlers are celebrating their 15th Anniversary on Friday, January 24th, 2020 at the Olds Legion Lounge with a free concert of old-time fiddle music. This is open to the public. The concert will begin after the regular Friday buffet lunch concludes (at approximately 1:00 pm)...
Learn MoreSt. Stephen's Annual Gigantic Garage Sale
Treasures galore! Great finds at our annual gigantic garage sale. Friday 9:30 am - 6:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Learn MoreSacred Tea Leaf Readings
Tasseomancy✨ or 🌿Tea Leaf🌿 Readings have been used for hundreds of years & is a sacred method of divination which gives an insight into the past, the present, and the future, or the question being asked about. Tea leaf readings can be used to help people make decisions about their life or for just simple guidance & wisdom💗 ° $50 for 40mins $70 for 1hr ° To book a session with Geraldin...
Learn MoreChillin' at the Beach! Community Grizzly Game
Ready for another fun family night of hockey, games and contests? Olds Institute, O-NET, Mountain View Power and Everything Olds are hosting one more community game this hockey season to start 2020 with some fun and festivity! We know that winters are oh-so long and we can feel a little post-holiday blues in January - but we are here to turn your frown upside down! Come to the Sportsplex on...
Learn MoreSt. Stephen's Annual Gigantic Garage Sale
Treasures galore! Great finds at our annual gigantic garage sale. Friday 9:30 am - 6:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Stuffy Sleepover
Bring your favourite adult and stuffy to the library for a special storytime. Then leave your stuffy with us and we'll throw an amazing party for them that night! Pick them up the next day and check us out on Facebook to see what they did!...
Learn MoreMount View Special Riding Association - ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Mount View Special Riding Association is having their Annual General Meeting (AGM) Monday, January 27th, 2020 @ 7:30 p.m. at Accredited Supports to the Community (center building), located at 4322 – 50th Avenue, Olds. MVSRA provides a therapeutic riding program for children and adults with disabilities. MVSRA is always on the lookout for additional volunteers and this also includes horses that...
Learn MoreRead for 15 - Family Literacy Day!
Help the community of Olds battle for supremacy! Will we be the town with the highest percentage of readers? All you have to do is read for 15 minutes and log your time with us. Read as a class, read as a family, or just read on your own! It all counts! Once you've read for 15 minutes, call the Olds Library at 403-556-6460 to log your reading minutes, or register here: https://oml.prl.ab.ca/...
Learn MoreDivorceCare
Divorce. Someone you know is hurting. Family. Friends. Neighbours. Co-workers. It's hard to know how to help someone who is going through a divorce. It takes a long time and a lot of work to heal the paint that comes with the breakup of a marriage. DivorceCare is a special weekly seminar and support group just for people who are separated or divorced. If you know someone going through a div...
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Dreamcatcher Workshop
Starting January 15, 2020, for 4 consecutive weeks, Mountain View Moccasin House is hosting our first Dreamcatcher workshop. It is open to Olds College Students and also the General public. Supplies for Olds College students will be covered by the College Supplies for the General Public will be at a drop-in cost of $25. We will be located at the Olds College Library in the Indigenous Gath...
Learn MoreCreate & Take - Serving Trays
Join us for a fun evening of painting, visiting, and laughter. Create a wood serving tray, you choose the stencil from the 3 options below and I will bring everything you need to Create & Take it home! All supplies provided Cost: $45.00 To register please call or email: Vicki Miller 403-854-0646 vickimiller2018@outlook.com Registration will be completed when an e-transfer is received...
Learn MoreOlds College Weekly Greenhouse Sale!
Every Friday at noon our Greenhouse Rotunda is transformed into a market of fresh produce and florals! To find us: Use Entrance A (by the brewery) taking the left at the fork. Parking Lot I is on your right-hand side. Watch for signs! Inventory changes weekly, watch the event for updates and sign up for their newsletter: www.oldscollege.ca/shopoc/greenhouse We take cash, credit, debit, and...
Learn MoreOlds Community Chorus Meet & Greet
New and existing members are invited to come to the Hope Pointe Church of the Nazarene from 7- 8 pm for cookies and punch and to learn more about the Community Chorus and to take a look at the music plan for the next few months...
Learn MoreOlds Junior / High School Funspiel!
Fun for the Whole Family. 6-End games for High School & 4-End Games for Juniors. Age groups 8 - 13 and 14 - 18. 4-end games. For more info call Colin at 403-588-7272 or Heather at 403-391-1726 or e-mail hebudd@hotmail.com...
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January 6, 2020
2020 Entrepreneur Events
The new year is starting strong with several webinars, tutorials, hands-on workshops and the Power UP! conference coming in March! Here’s a review of what’s scheduled so far. Everything Olds Entrepreneurship Centre Power UP! Alberta Entrepreneurs Conference: March 25, 2020 If you take 30 linear steps, each one a metre long, you will travel 30 […]
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December 20, 2019
Fair Trade Olds makes a splash in its 10th Year
10TH ANNIVERSARY CONTINUES AT NATIONAL CONFERENCE IN 2020 (OLDS, Alberta – December 20, 2019) When Olds Institute formed the Fair Trade Olds committee, it likely didn’t imagine the visibility it would have gained for the community a decade later.
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December 6, 2019
Where should we eat?
We have such a great selection of restaurants, markets and cafés in Olds, and when we have people from near and far stop in to ask about the community, they will often ask, “Where’s a good place to eat?” So we decided to capture the Best Eats in Olds into a small booklet – complete […]