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Everything is within your reach... About Us ORE promotes awareness and understanding of agriculture’s vital role in our community. ORE strives to be the ‘first choice’ convention, rural youth development, recreation, agriculture, entertainment facility in Alberta by exceeding client guest expectations through professional, accommodating customer service. Visit the ORE website and Facebook page for the most engaging delivery of event images and information. ORE Facilities ORE is proud to offer relevant facilities to our agriculture, industry and community clients. The dedicated staff are committed to providing a valuable experience to assure that each event meets or exceeds its quality expectations. ORE strives to implement improvements and efficiencies to better serve the growing annual event portfolio which includes youth, livestock, sales, shows, entertainment, training, celebrations, weddings, awards and much more. ORE has a very diverse utilization of over 123,000 square feet being utilized over 700 activity days per year to over 50,000 participants and guests. Signature Events ORE is very proud of our traditional and prestigious livestock event production. Livestock shows including beef, dairy, sheep, light horse and draft horse have seen sustainability, momentum and even growth at a time when the exhibition industry has witnessed significant decline or elimination of primary agriculture showcases. ORE attributes this unique achievement to the commitment and dedication of volunteers who work tirelessly to assure each event’s success. Check out the following ORE Signature Events that are spotlighted throughout the year and truly showcase exhibitor talent, commercial commerce and outstanding agri-business: • April 10th: Spring Fling Community Fundraiser • May 28th – October 8th: Farmer’s Market every Thursday 3:30pm-6:30pm • June 27th – 29th: Central Alberta Draft Horse Classic • July 6th – 10th: Summer Synergy Youth Livestock Showcase • July 27th: Classic Rock Concert Featuring Prism • October 2nd – 4th: Olds Fall Classic Beef Show • November 21st: Olds Santa Run • November 28th: Christmas Market, Santa Claus Parade & Light Up Sponsors ORE pays special tribute to the sponsors of our signature events as well as the annual rural economic and social development partners in the region. Please visit any of these locations and consider these businesses when making your purchasing decisions. Please notify the Olds Regional Exhibition by email if you would like to be included in our Sponsorship Partner Program. i 3
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Welcome to town 5 Deb Poynter RPA Ph: 403.556.1667 Who we are 6 5007 - 49 Ave., Olds, AB Art, culture, recreation 8
Education 9 Health and safety 10
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Trails map 12 ProudlAAy serviRONng Olds andLAthe suVIrrouOLndingETarea foTEr 40 years. Manag1975-201er5 Housing 14 5903 IMPERIAL WAY BUS: 556-7660 OLDS, ALBERTA FAX: 507-2277 Curb appeal 15
Economy 16 Olds Veterinary Centre 6110 Imperial Way, Olds Growth potential 18 403.556.6882 New development 19
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Large employers 21 Providing 24 Hour Emergency Service for both large and small animals OldsVetCentre Future planning 22
Mountain View Veterinary Centre
Dr. Michael Wilson Ph: (403) 556-7222 Dr. Uli Schmiemann Fx: (403) 556-7228 Dr. Paul Owen © 2015 It’s Our Community is published by Mountain View Publishing, Olds, Alberta. 6411 - 46 Street Dr. Tim Ritson-Bennett Phone: 403-556-7510. Publisher: Murray Elliott. Photos and stories by MVP staff and Olds, Alberta Town of Olds. The entire contents of this publication is protected by copyright law. Dr. Jackie Wrigglesworth Not to be reproduced without the permission of Mountain View Publishing. Dr. Hans Reimert T4H 1L7 4 i Location, location, location lds is located five kilometres west of the junction of the Queen Elizabeth II Highway and Highway 27.O Provincial Highway 27 (called 46 Street within town limits) is the east-west road that runs through Olds. Take this highway to reach Sundre and the Rockies (west), and Trochu, Torrington and Three Hills (east).
Provincial Highway 2A (called 46 Avenue within town limits) is the north-south road that runs along the east side of Olds past Olds College. Take this highway as an alter- nate route to get to Bowden and Red Deer (north), and Didsbury, Carstairs and Calgary (south).
Just 63 km (40 miles) south of Red Deer, and the same distance north of Airdrie, Olds is located right in the heart of the Calgary/Edmonton corridor.
The town is surrounded by airports; the Calgary Interna- tional (45 minutes south), the Red Deer Airport (30 min- utes north), the Edmonton International (two hours north), the Sundre Regional (20 minutes west), and the Olds/ Didsbury Regional (seven minutes south). Traffic Flow Count
Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT)
Highway Traffic Counts
• Hwy. 2 east of Olds and north of Hwy. 27: 21,470 (2003) to 29,370 (2013)
• Hwy. 2A through Olds, south of Hwy. 27: 5,340 (2003) to 5,920 (2013)
• Hwy. 27 through Olds, west of Hwy. 2A: 10,180 (2003) to 11,970 (2013)
(Source: Alberta Transportation/Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure) i 5 Location, location, location Welcome YOUR DEALER OF CHOICE! f it’s a warm welcome ty for over 30 years. Newly- you’re looking for, weds and new residents alike you’reI bound to find it in benefit from a friendly smile, Olds. community information, and gift certificates provided by i Just passing through? businesses and groups and Stop at the Olds Aquatic distributed through the Hi Centre as you enter the town Neighbour hostess. from the southeast. The self-serve Tourist In- New to the country? formation Centre is open Olds has a Welcoming year-round and provides lo- Communities committee that cal and regional travel in- works hard to strengthen so- formation including camp- cial cohesion and economic ground and accommodation inclusion for immigrants guides. new to the community. Vol- unteers facilitate diversity Planning on staying? training for employers and Hi Neighbour Welcome hold workshops to teach EARN UP To Service has been welcoming such important life skills as AIR MIlEs newcomers to the communi- dressing for winter. REwARD 5000 MIlEs - Locally Owned and Staffed - Over $14,000,000Newand UsedInventory Traffic Flow Count - DriveThru Service - 14ServiceBays - Experienced Staff - Complimentary Starbucks Coffee - WaitingLounge - Complimentary ShuttleService Also BooK oUR CoMMUNITY CENTRE ToDAY FoR All YoUR MEETINGs! Now on Location
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Who we are
Population Family Income 2010 • Median after-tax family income = The 2014 Municipal cen- $69,086 sus shows Olds as having a population of 8,617. How- Couple Families Income 2010 ever, planning and develop- • Median after-tax family income = ment officials now estimate $72,677 that number to be closer to 10,000 when steady in-mi- Lone Parent Families Income 2010 gration and Olds College stu- • Median after-tax family income = dent population is calculated $41,614 into that mix. In addition, there are 12,359 Mountain Population aged 15 years and over Income View County residents lo- • Median after-tax income = $27,128 cated within the immediate (2011 Census/Stats Canada) vicinity of Olds.
CANADIAN DIAMONDS
watChes Gold Bulova Jewellery Citizen 10 Kt Bering 14 Kt 18 Kt 5306 - 46 Street, Box 4069 Olds, Alberta T4H 1P7 Stevens Jewellers Phone: (403) 556-8818 uptowne olds Fax: (403) 556-1221 serving Mountain View Country since 1976 Email: [email protected] Olds 556-3996 www.oldsfamilydental.ca i 7 Immigration Generation 2006 – 2011: Based on 8,050 total pop- 75% of the total population 15 years and ulation and 7,415 total non-immigrant over are third generation or more population. This equates to 92.1% non- immigrant; 6.8% immigrant and 1.1% Mobility non-permanent resident population. 45% of the total population have lived at the same address as they did five years Visible Minority Population ago. This number is down from 49%. Total visible minority population = 4.7% Aboriginal Identity Citizenship 4.3% of total population is of Aboriginal Canadian Citizenship = 7,650 identity. Non-Canadian Citizens = 395 which represents 5% of the population
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Enjoy small town values without compromising access Whether you are an independent senior simply seeking to the many services available in the Town of Olds. a warm and comfortable home with built in security, or Residents enjoy a number of well-appointed amenity an individual requiring additional support services, we areas which include elegant dining rooms complete offer a spectrum of services to suit your needs. The with granite surround gas fireplaces, large activity room choice is always yours. Daily meals, housekeeping, with library, games room, fitness room, hair salon, foot linen service, 24 hour nursing & personal care all care, spa room and much more. designed to support your quality of life.
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Youth service and sporting groups Organized youth groups run the gam- ut from 1st Olds Scouts, Girl Guides of Canada and Air Cadets to 4-H, a Boys and Girls Club and church clubs.
There is a club or organizing body for just about every imaginable sport in- cluding hockey, skating, curling, bad- minton, lacrosse, swimming, soccer, baseball, softball, and karate.
Art, Culture, Recreation Olds Grizzlys Dancing, singing and art The Olds Handicraft Guild and the The community-owned Junior A The Olds Community Choir rehears- Wellspring Visual Art Network consist hockey club plays in the Alberta Ju- es and performs choral music of many of individuals working in a variety of nior Hockey League which is a de- styles and periods. The choir holds an- mediums and all forms of crafts. The velopment league for university and nual Christmas and spring concerts as art network hosts an artwalk each year, college young men aged 16 to 20. well as performs at various functions displaying their members artworks for Regular season play runs September throughout the year. sale in businesses throughout the town. to February.
The Olds Calico Capers Square The Mountain View Film Group is Events Dance Club is a Phase 2 and 3 Rounds a member of the Toronto Film Group Olds plays host to a number of events and Mainstream squares. Beginner les- and shows movies that might not oth- every year including Art Battle, a mud sons are offered every fall for a mini- erwise make it onto the regular circuit run, Olds Fashioned Christmas, Old- mal charge. in Olds. stice, and Canada Day celebrations. i 9 Education
Olds College Founded in 1913, Olds College’s vi- at the school to enhance life outside of the sion is to be the premier Canadian in- classroom including athletics, fine arts, tegrated learning and applied research and global awareness. community specializing in agriculture, OHS is recognized as a National UNES- horticulture, land and environmental CO School for the work done in creating a management. culture of peace and non-violence. The secondary education institution Ecole Deer Meadow School prepares students to contribute provin- cially, nationally and internationally Deer Meadow School is a middle through careers in agriculture, horticul- school located in the southwest corner of ture, environmental land management, Olds. The school is for students in Grades agribusiness, and rural entrepreneur- 5, 6, 7, and 8 who live in the town of Olds full academic program from kindergarten ship. and the surrounding rural area. The school to Grade 12. Nearly 300 students have the serves a student population of over 375 opportunity to benefit from well-developed Olds College provides certificate, and includes French Immersion. diploma and applied degree programs, music, drama, art, athletic, and Bible pro- and participates with other institutions Ecole Olds Elementary School grams. in offering post-diploma degrees. This elementary school is only one of Horizon School Approximately 1,300 full-time stu- only a few schools in Chinook’s Edge An alternative program within the Chi- dents attend each year. School Division that offers French Im- nook’s Edge School Division for special mersion. Olds High School needs children, Horizon provides a safe The pre-kindergarten to Grade 4 school and caring environment. Olds High School is a Grade 9 – 12 has a large library, a well-equipped two school with a broad offering of courses. The focus is on the development of station gym, playground with track and life/social/vocational/ recreational skills. Alternate program choices as well fitness centres, music room, computer lab, School staff believe that every child is as traditional pathways are available to art room and kitchen centre. unique, can be appreciated for his/her gifts, students. Olds Koinonia Christian School and will learn and grow to his or her maxi- Located at the Community Learn- OKCS is an alternative school within mum potential at Horizon. ing Campus, students are able to access the Chinook’s Edge School Division lo- Holy Trinity Catholic School courses and facilities at the adjacent cated a few miles southeast of Olds. It is Holy Trinity is a pre-kindergarten to Olds College. an interdenominational Christian school Grade 8 Catholic school that is part of the Art, Culture, Recreation There are 36 different clubs or teams offering, from a Christian perspective, a Red Deer Catholic Regional Division. Proudly serving Olds & Area Chiropractic, Massage, Reiki, Decompression Table for over 15 Years Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 8:30 - 5:00 Robb Lussier Thursday: 10:00 - 6:30 Owner/Operator Follow us on 556-6534 oldschiropracticcentre.com Email: [email protected] www.eagle-signs.com Graphic Design • Oilfield • Sandwich Boards • Digital Printing Reflective • In-Ice Graphics • Posters • Magnets • Billboards and much more! 10 i Health and safety Health designated for clients with dementia. The Wild Rose Medical Clinic has An extensive array of programs a full complement of physicians to a n d s e r v i c e s a r e a l s o s u p p o r t e d a t serve the area’s residents. the hospital and care centre. The town is also home to numer- ous chiropractors, dentists, optom- Fire etrists, and wellness practitioners. The Olds Fire Department con- Several pharmacies are also lo- sists of a full-time fire chief, full- cated in town offering services in- time administrative assistant and as cluding dispensing drugs, filling pre- many as 36 volunteer firefighters. scriptions, and influenza injections. The department provides fire protec- The Olds Hospital and Care Cen- tion and prevention for Olds and the tre is an acute care and continuing surrounding area in Mountain View care facility that is the only hospital County. along Hwy. 2 between Calgary and Red Deer providing obstetrics and Policing in-patient surgery. The Town of Olds contracts mu- There are 33 acute care beds with nicipal policing services through the two of these designated as palliative RCMP. The detachment is located care rooms. There are several labour at 5110-65 Ave. adjacent to the fire and delivery rooms as well as day hall. Auxiliary peace officers com- surgery beds. Also located in the plement the base of Mounties. Mu- facility is the continuing care wing nicipal bylaw officers also police the which has 50 beds, 18 of which are streets of Olds.
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Curb Appeal here are many aspects of com- one of the key components of munici- garden path. This living classroom is munity living that enriches pal sustainability. a collection of specialty gardens, with life.T Pride in our living space is one each bed featuring its own personal- of them. What we see as we walk out Since 1998, the community has en- ity and display of prairie hardy plants. the door or drive down the street plays tered the provincial category of the Bring your camera - the rose garden a big part in fostering pride that we Communities in Bloom competition. is exquisite! take in our community. In Olds, this community-wide effort has been ac- Each year, thousands of flowers are Another garden sure to check out is knowledged on an international scale. planted on public and private lands, the Herb Samis Welcoming Gardens. hanging flower baskets are erected Land along the CPR line at the corner A community in bloom in the uptown, boulevard gardens are of 46 Street and 50 Avenue is trans- The Olds Communities in Bloom created, trees planted and parks im- formed every year into a beautiful Task Force works hard to promote proved. spot to stop and rest. pride and ownership of community. Gardens Precious parks Making the best of our living space Olds College Botanical Gardens The town features over 100 acres of without degrading the environment is offer more than just a walk down the parks, playgrounds and green spaces.
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The railway may have originally timated population of over 45,000 in businesses, car, truck and recre- brought them here and the fertile the area. ational vehicle sales dealers, repair farmland may have kept them here, Olds is a major agribusiness hub and maintenance shops, and unique but today, it is a diversified economy as well as a base for oilfield service “only in Olds” goods to name a few. that continues to attract residents to and light industrial manufacturers. Large industry partners provide Olds to live, work, and play. Main economic drivers are Olds for building needs, nutraceutical There were 611 licensed resident College, Olds Regional Exhibition, supplements, and oil and gas indus- businesses and 158 non-resident and Cornerstone Development (Wal- try servicing. businesses licensed in Olds in 2014. Mart, Staples, and Canadian Tire), They are owned by large national They run the gamut of small, one- as well as the Community Learning companies, local families, non-profit person home-based operations like Campus. organizations, cooperative members bookkeeping or consulting services Entrepreneurs have left few stones and community-minded individuals. to large industry employing hun- unturned in their quest to provide for A variety of provincial and federal dreds of area residents. an increasingly diverse population – offices are also located in the town, The town acts as a major service there’s consumer-based retail stores, adding to the diverse mix. centre and regional market to an es- food, beverage and accommodation
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Chamber of Commerce empowering volunteers to build the in- Average lease rates The Olds & District Chamber of Com- novative and entrepreneurial community New Highway Commercial that Olds has become famous for. merce serves its members and works to • Cornerstone $28/sq. ft. plus $5 Common It was formed in 2001 by community improve the business, economic, and Area and Maintenance (CAMs) leaders who realized they could achieve social communities of Olds and the sur- • Small space (under 900 sq. ft.) $20 plus more together than they could apart and rounding area. The chamber hosts sever- $5 CAMs Economy al events throughout the year, as well as is governed by a board of directors repre- helping in the community with various senting the four founding members and Existing Highway Commercial programs, including: the community-at-large. • $11 - $14/sq. ft. plus CAMs and triple net • Member 2 Member Shop Local Shop Olds The four founding members were Uptowne Olds (Heritage Main Street) • Olds Community Events Calendar the Olds and District Chamber of Com- • $7 - $13/sq. ft. depending on space, size, • Olds Fashioned Christmas Calendar of merce, Olds College, Olds Regional age and location Events Exhibition and the Town of Olds. It has The chamber’s mission is to foster a expanded to include associate members: Industrial (Not serviced with water) positive business environment by pro- Mountain View County, Chinook’s Edge • $4 - $6/sq. ft. viding services, advocacy and leadership School Division and Red Deer Regional Industrial (Fully serviced) to its members. Catholic Schools. • $7 - $14/sq. ft. The Olds & District Chamber of Com- Uptowne Olds Committee merce is an Essential Member of the Bare Land (Not serviced) Olds Institute for Community and Re- The objective of Uptowne Olds is to • $4 - $5/sq. ft. gional Development. promote the downtown core (Uptowne) as the preferred place to live, work and Olds Institute shop. As a non-profit community and eco- Along with this objective both Up- nomic development organization, the towne Olds and OICRD promote eco- Olds Institute is owned by the commu- nomic development through sound nity and driven by volunteers. It lever- stewardship of the culture, heritage and ages the resources in the community by historic fabric found in the community.
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Growth Major Projects and Developments trails and green space options. Destiny the emergence of professional and Town of Olds growth forecast for Place will complete utility servicing boutique business opportunities. 2014 to 2017 is based on current area and provide affordable housing oppor- structure plans, recent proposals and tunities with many amenities nearby. Industrial actual construction. Olds will show growth on the South These developments combined with East Industrial Area which encom- Residential Long Sky Housing, Discovery Plains, passes more than 200 acres of prime It is anticipated that Olds will see a Cornerstone, Kasawals, and individ- opportunity for bio-medical produc- growth year in 2014 of approximately ual multi-family sites may yield hun- tion, commercial food supply, and 60 to 120 new combined housing and dreds of dwelling units by 2017 sub- eco-industrial business investment, dwelling units. Initial servicing of ject to status of economy. which complement the production and Chinook Meadows for Phase 1 will manufacturing facilities that currently take place with the potential of service Institutional/Commercial exist. components for Phases 2 and 3 to sup- Institutional and commercial port the initial development. growth will include Mountain View Regional Credit Union lands, Loblaw’s 15 acre In terms of water supply, the Cer- For the period of 2014 to 2017, new growth area, Long Sky Commercial, vus Area and the Prodev Development development proposed for areas such Centennial Village at Olds College, Area within Mountain View County as the Highlands’ Phases 3, 4, 5 (low Chinook’s Edge School Division (51 will require a new reservoir or expan- density), and Phase 6 (medium densi- Avenue and Hwy. 27 property) de- sion of existing facilities based on ty); the Vista’s Phases 4, 5, and Phase velopment, and the East Olds and partnership and water service agree- 6 (low density) expansion should pro- Uptowne Olds redevelopment plans. ments. Reservoir time frame forecast vide an opportunity for future parks, These developments should stimulate without pre-investment analysis is renovation of existing buildings and 2015 to 2022.
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he value of construction permits Growth approved in Olds in 2014 doubled fromT the year previous.
Total value of new construction: $45,135,367
Residential: $19,924,167
Commercial: $4,830,200
Industrial: $3,401,000
Institutional: $16,980,000
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Employers Largest employers • Sobeys (80) • Hildebrand Motors Ltd. (35) • Olds College (434) • B&M Home Hardware (70) • Shoppers Drug Mart (35) • Olds hospital (300) • Pro-All International Manufacturing • Olds Ironworks (33) • Chinook’s Edge School Division 73 Inc. (67) • Parkland Pipeline Contractors Ltd. (243) • Mountain View Credit Union (60) (31) • Wal-Mart (200) • Westview Coop (60) • Hi Pro Feeds LP (30) • Richardson Bros. (Olds) Ltd. • Boston Pizza (54) • Olds Auction Mart (30) (150) • Canadian Tire (53) • Pomeroy Inns & Suites Olds (30) • Town of Olds (102) • Westeel Ltd. (50) • Cam Clark Ford (22) • Olds Softgels Ltd. (est. 100) • Padnoma Support Services (47) • Wild Rose Medical Centre (17 plus • Mistras Canada Inc. (95) • Glenn’s No Frills (35) 14 doctors)
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East Olds Area Redevelopment Plan that create an attractive and func- move towards financial self-sufficien- East Olds is the historic residential tional streetscape to tie in with East cy, and develop a Care Fund to meet heart and soul of the Town of Olds, Olds. The vision for the redevelop- long-term maintenance needs of the lying between Uptowne Olds and the ment of Uptowne Olds is an attrac- cemetery. tive and functional commercial area college. Within walking distance are Open Space and Trails Master Plan with opportunities for mixed-use de- recreational facilities, links to path- velopment. The Uptowne Olds Area This plan will serve as a guide for ways, botanic gardens, playgrounds, Redevelopment Plan will set out com- the development operations of the parks and open spaces. This vibrant prehensive land use policies and other town’s open space and trails network traditional prairie neighbourhood of- proposals to help guide the future of over the next 10 years and beyond. fers mature trees, spacious lots and this community. With over 140 hectares of developed heritage homes surrounded by local Cemetery Business Plan park space and undeveloped open shops and amenities that provide gath- space and park reserves, the town re- The recommendations provide a ering spots where convenience goods quires a comprehensive plan that con- roadmap for the town to achieve its can be purchased and where residents tains a strong vision and clear strate- vision for a caring, sustainable cem- and visitors alike can mingle. gies for the future. etery system for residents in the re- Uptowne Olds Area Redevelopment gional communities of Mountain This completed plan will also serve Plan View County. By implementing the as the Community Services Depart- Uptowne Olds is the historic com- actions in this plan, the town will posi- ment’s main tool in establishing poli- mercial heart of the Town of Olds. tion itself to improve cemetery service cy, guidelines, services, programs and It is lined with heritage buildings delivery, implement next practices, facilities over the life of the plan.
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Education • Olds is home to Public, Catholic, and Christian Schools as well as supportive learning programs for children and adults with special needs. • Olds is home to the internationally recognized Olds College. The College is more than agriculture and excels at applied research and entrepreneurial training. Strong Community • Strong historical ties to agriculture that remains visible today. • Olds hosts music and film festivals in the TransCanada Theatre, as well as a variety of arts, culture and heritage programs. • A community that celebrates the cultural diversity of its region. • Alberta’s first Fair Trade town. • Olds has a thriving Uptowne business sector and is home to local retail and service business as well as big box stores including a Walmart Super Centre, Sobey’s, Canadian Tire, Shopper ’s Drug Mart, and Staples. Recreation & Leisure • Discover natural Olds with its parks, botanical garden, walking trails, and an ‘in-town’ campground at O.R. Hedges Park. • Explore historic Uptowne Olds with its great shopping and restaurants. • Visit the Aquatic Centre, Sportsplex, state of the art TransCanada Theatre, Skateboard Park, Splash Park and the Ralph Klein Health & Wellness Centre. • Olds Regional Exhibition is one of the seven regional exhibitions in Alberta. Olds features a high volume of agricultural production and quality amenities and events. • Play the scenic Olds Central Highlands Golf Course, a hidden mountain view gem. • Olds is home to the Alberta Junior Hockey League Olds Grizzly’s hockey franchise. • Visit the Olds Library or browse the Mountain View Museum. Technology Infrastructure • Olds is home to O-NET, Canada’s Situated in the heart of the first community owned Gigabit Calgary-Edmonton corridor and linked by broadband fibre-optic network and three major highways (Hwy 2A; 27; and QEII), it is also home to Canada’s fastest Olds is only 45 minutes from the download speed. Calgary International Airport. • O-NET is owned by the Olds With a population of approximately 8,600, Institute and helps make Olds businesses globally competitive Olds is a major service centre for the and a community virtually open for region with a drawing population visitors and residents alike. of more than 42,000 people.