Olds, Alberta

Olds is a small town in central Alberta, Canada. It is located south of Red Deer, the nearest large community, along Highway 2A and the Canadian Pacific Railway tracks. Olds is rapidly expanding, with a Wal-mart having just arrived, as well as an expanded College and High School on the current Olds College campus.

Olds is north from Calgary. Olds College is noted for its Agricultural Programs, as well as its Fashion Marketing Studies.

Demographics

The region in which Olds is located has the best soil quality for farming on. In 2006, Olds had a population of 7,248 living in 3,190 dwellings, a 9.7% increase from 2001. The town has a land area of and a population density of .

Sport

1st Olds Scouts, 2nd Olds Scouts, Bulldogs Football, Kiwanis Club of Olds, Lions Club, Olds Grizzlys, Olds Minor Hockey, Rotary Club of Olds, Spartans Football, Olds Koinonia Christian School

See also

• Towns of Alberta

References

External links

• Town of Olds

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