The Red Deer RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) unit collaborated with Calgary Police Service, Rocky Mountain RCMP and Didsbury RCMP to execute a series of coordinated search warrants on June 7th. As a result, 4 people have been arrested and a total of 17 charges have been laid.

Born on June 28th, 1914 a resident from Olds is turning 105 years old this month. Alvina Hawthorne grew up in the Drumheller area near Delia, Alberta.

From June 21st through the 23rd rodeo fans in Alberta will go wild, go west. They will watch over 400 contestants - including 124 barrel racers - compete at the 40th annual Sundre Pro Rodeo.

Doreen Bergum from Olds - the Metis Elder for Region 3 - received a Lifetime Achievement Award in Red Deer on Wednesday, June 19th. The Red Deer & District Community Foundation hosted another edition of its Women of Excellence Awards.

The 2019 Telus Motorcycle Ride for Dad is on Saturday, June 22nd. Southern Alberta Ride for Dad President Gil Enns says the goal is to raise awareness and funds for the fight against prostate cancer.

Free our Finest reverses roles on Saturday, June 22nd as officers are locked up and the public must free them from jail.

Having someone in the provincial Agriculture Ministry portfolio who is from the industry and understands it - can only be a good thing, according to Olds College's President. Stuart Cullum was reacting to last month's announcement which saw Innisfail-Sylvan Lake MLA Devin Dreeshen named the Minister of Ag & Forestry within Alberta's new United Conservative government.

There will be 3 more pedestrian crossing light locations in the town of Olds. Chief Operating Officer Scott Chant says the locations will be unveiled in the next couple of weeks. He adds, there will also be a new 4-way pedestrian crosswalk at the intersection by the Mountain View Credit Union.

The Vice President for Alberta & B.C. with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business feels the Alberta government's decision to lower the minimum wage for students under the age of 18 is good news and gives employers more flexibility to hopefully create jobs. Richard Truscott also thinks corporate tax cut legislation will provide the economy with a good kick in the pants.

Anyone who wants to see the future of agriculture is encouraged by Olds College's President to attend the two-day AgSmart expo this August.

Music, dance, stories, and discussion groups will be part of the Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations in the town of Olds on Tuesday, June 18th.

The Town of Olds has a number of construction projects underway as we move past the summer Oldstice weekend.

Rachel Andres from Olds has been nominated for the Athletics Alberta Senior Athlete of the Year and she is also up for a Women of Excellence award. The 32 year old thrower hopes to qualify for the 2019 Pan Am Games in Peru.

It was a beautiful sunny day on Wednsday, June 12th as a pillar and friend in the community - the late Dot Negropontes - was remembered with a special new pergola in her memory. Ecole Deer Meadow School students, residents, family, and volunteers came out to the school grounds where they unveiled "Dot's Spot".

An incredible gift of 316 acres of agricultural land in Mountain View County has been given to Olds College by the Pitstra family.

Vice President of Petroleum for the United Farmers of Alberta (UFA) Don Smith says the annual Farmer's Day celebrations are held to thank our farmers and ranchers for all the work they do.

Innisfail General Investigation Section (GIS) in partnership with Innisfail RCMP detachment members say they will continue with enforcement and pro-active policing in Innisfail over the summer months. People with information regarding drug trafficking and property crime are encouraged to contact Innisfail GIS at 403-227-8514.

96.5 CKFM will have live coverage from the Daines Ranch of the opening night of the 2019 Innisfail Pro Rodeo on Friday, June 14th at 7pm.

The 2019 Summer Oldstice street festival is this Saturday, June 15th in Uptowne Olds. Vice Chair April Jemieff says the pancake breakfast starts the morning off from 8-10 by donation. There will be local entertainment all day long with beer gardens starting at 3 o'clock. There's also free yoga with Olds Town Square.

At the regular council meeting on Wednesday, June 12th Mountain View County's annual citizenship awards were presented.

The Big Rack Rentals Cow Palace in Olds was home to this year's Show & Sale for the Eagle Beef & Multi 4-H Clubs. It was a big day for Peyton Rogers who had both the Grand Champion Steer as well as the Female Beef Grand Champion.

Agriculture for Life has added to the depth and experience of its board with the new appointment of Olds College's President. Stuart Cullum notes the topics of agriculture education and farm safety are relevant to what they are doing at Olds College. He says agriculture education is a lifelong pursuit.

The Olds-Didsbury Airport is home to the annual Show & Shine & Fly-In for the Mountain View Pistons Vehicle Club on Saturday, June 15th.

President Sheree Andrews says Essentials For Our Community helps families and individuals by providing grocery cards, gas cards, support and mentoring.

10 student athletes from Olds High School participated in the Alberta Schools Athletic Association's provincial track & field meet in Calgary on June 7th & 8th. The Spartans brought back 3 medals. Haylin Eling claimed silver medals in both shot put and discus throw. Abi Irving secured a bronze medal in the junior women's 400 meter dash.

Suits and Boots - a not-for-profit group of made up of farmers, Canadian investors and resource workers - continues to be an advocate for the agriculture industry.

A provincial rubgy medal has been won for the first time ever by the senior girls from Olds High School. They finished 3rd in the inaugural ASAA rugby 7s provincial tournament over the May 31st-June 1st weekend in Edmonton. Spartans Head Coach George Grant says in his 21 years as coach, the rugby 15s from OHS had been to provincials 3 times - and each time they had finished in 5th place.

The man who led the Mountain View Colts to their first and only Heritage Junior Hockey League championship will be back behind the bench this fall. Gord Olsen was the Colts bench boss from 2010 through 2017 before moving up into the role of General Manager for the past 2 seasons. He says last year's Head Coach Rob Turville will not be back for 2019-2020 due to family commitments.