Olds

The small town of Olds is situated in Central Alberta. The town sits just north of Calgary and 61 km south of Red Deer. Sundre and Didsbury are the towns nearest neighbours. Olds was established in 1890, when its very first settlers started coming within the area. The number of travelers on trail was rising, and there were a lot of individuals who were in real need of places to lodge in for an overnight stay. Once the rail line reached the town of Olds, a foreman named David Shannon arrived on an open handcar. Shannon was a native of Ireland, and he provided living accommodations for his family and people who needed to squat for some time. The town site was named for a CPR traffic manager, named George Olds, who came from England and worked for the Canadian Pacific as a General Traffic Manager. The period around the turn of the century was successful for the town of Olds, since a lot of homesteaders stayed within the area, that significantly hastened the economy's growth.

During the early days, the town of Olds was called "Hay City" due to its abundant hay crops that were harvested on a yearly basis. The city has paid tribute to this by naming their trail the "Hay City Trails." Other parks within the town of Olds comprise: Centennial Park and New Line Skatepark. Centennial Park is a great location to have weddings, business gatherings, or other events. It is likewise a wonderful location for family picnics, and the Gazebo and Cookhouse are available for private functions. Those who would like to let their kids roam the playgrounds can visit Beech Cres, Hartman Green, Ralph Maybank Memorial, Neil Leatherdale Park, Herb Samis Park, and Frank Wong Memorial. Outdoor Skating Rinks are also available at Centennial Park and Neil Leatherdale Park.

Golf-enthusiasts who would like a challenge can visit Olds Central Highlands Golf Course. The course is situated four kilometers east of Olds, and amongst its amenities consist of an 18-hole golf course, a driving range, a licensed dining room together with lounge and sundeck, and a pro-shop together with power or pull cart and equipment rental. People who are into Baseball can visit Imperial Drive and its 2 diamonds, O.R. Hedges Park with 5 ball diamonds, Olds College with 1 diamond, and Deer Meadow School with 2 diamonds. The Olds Municipal Library is an information resource for every community member. It likewise loans print and non-print materials for recreational, cultural and educational purposes. The internet access is also at no cost, and the library provides pre-school story programs, many programs for adults and youths, and reading programs during summer. Olds Evergreen Hall is meant for senior citizens, and they meet up for activities like for instance exercises, day bus trips, shuffleboard, walking, carpet bowling, pool, card games, square dancing and bingo.