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'''Olds''' ({{IPAc-en|oʊ|l|d|z}}) is a town on the [[Calgary–Edmonton Corridor]] in the [[Provinces and territories of Canada|Canadian province]] of [[Alberta]]. It is in [[central Alberta]] within [[Mountain View County]], located {{convert|61|km|abbr=on}} south of the nearest city, [[Red Deer, Alberta|Red Deer]] and {{Convert|90|km|abbr=on}} north of [[Calgary]]. The nearest towns are [[Didsbury, Alberta|Didsbury]] to the south, [[Bowden, Alberta|Bowden]] to the north, [[Sundre]] to the west and [[Three Hills]] to the east. Olds is located at the intersection of [[Alberta Highway 27|Highway 27]] and [[Alberta Highway 2A|Highway 2A]], {{convert|5|km|abbr=on}} west of the [[Alberta Highway 2|Queen Elizabeth II Highway]]. The [[Canadian Pacific Railway]]'s main Edmonton -Calgary line runs through the town.
'''Olds''' ({{IPAc-en|oʊ|l|d|z}} {{respell|OHLDZ}}) is a town in [[central Alberta]], Canada within [[Mountain View County]] and the [[Calgary–Edmonton Corridor]]. It is approximately {{convert|61|km|abbr=on}} south of [[Red Deer, Alberta|Red Deer]] and {{convert|90|km|abbr=on}} north of [[Calgary]]. The nearest towns are [[Didsbury, Alberta|Didsbury]] to the south, [[Bowden, Alberta|Bowden]] to the north, [[Sundre]] to the west and [[Three Hills]] to the east. Olds is located at the intersection of [[Alberta Highway 27|Highway 27]] and [[Alberta Highway 2A|Highway 2A]], {{convert|5|km|abbr=on}} west of the [[Alberta Highway 2|Queen Elizabeth II Highway]]. The [[Canadian Pacific Kansas City]]'s main Edmonton-Calgary line runs through the town.

Olds has a [[Big-box store|big-box]] retail center which opened in 2008. It features a [[Walmart Canada|Walmart]], [[Canadian Tire]] and other major retailers.

Olds is known for [[Olds College]], which has noted agricultural and fashion retail programs.<ref>[http://www.oldscollege.ab.ca/ Olds College]</ref> As of 2012, Olds College also boast a significant [[Land-use planning|Land Use Planning]] and Land Agent Program through their School of Environment and has gained accreditation from the Canadian Association of Certified Planning Technicians.


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
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===Climate===
===Climate===
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Olds has a [[humid continental climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification]] ''Dfb'') and falls into the [[Natural Resources Canada]] (NRC) [[Hardiness zone|Plant Hardiness Zone]] 3b. The average temperature is around {{convert|11.5|C}} in late July to {{convert|-10.1|C}} in mid-January.
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Olds has a [[humid continental climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification]] ''Dfb'') and falls into the [[Natural Resources Canada]] (NRC) [[Hardiness zone|Plant Hardiness Zone]] 4b. The average temperature is around {{convert|11.5|C}} in late July to {{convert|-10.1|C}} in mid-January.


Winters are cold with temperatures often dropping to or below {{convert|−30|C}}. These are broken up from the dry [[Chinook wind]]s from the mountains.
Winters are cold with temperatures often dropping to or below {{convert|−30|C}}. These are broken up from the dry [[Chinook wind]]s from the mountains.
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Summers can be hot with temperatures reaching up to {{convert|30|C}}.
Summers can be hot with temperatures reaching up to {{convert|30|C}}.


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|source 1 = [[Environment Canada]]<ref name= "climate">[[Environment Canada]]—[http://climate.weather.gc.ca/climate_normals/results_1981_2010_e.html?searchType=stnName&txtStationName=Olds&searchMethod=contains&txtCentralLatMin=0&txtCentralLatSec=0&txtCentralLongMin=0&txtCentralLongSec=0&stnID=2120&dispBack=0 1981 to 2010 Canadian Climate Normals station data], accessed 7 March 2019</ref>
|source 1 = [[Environment Canada]]<ref name= "climate">[[Environment Canada]]—[http://climate.weather.gc.ca/climate_normals/results_1981_2010_e.html?searchType=stnName&txtStationName=Olds&searchMethod=contains&txtCentralLatMin=0&txtCentralLatSec=0&txtCentralLongMin=0&txtCentralLongSec=0&stnID=2120&dispBack=0 1981 to 2010 Canadian Climate Normals station data], accessed 7 March 2019</ref>
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=== Flora and fauna ===
=== Flora and fauna ===
Olds has a various species living in and around it including [[Populus|poplar trees]] and various wild grasses. Olds is an agriculture based town, so a large portion of the flora grown are crops of [[canola]] (''Brassica juncea'' subsp. ''juncea)'' and [[barley]] (''Hordeum vulgare).''
Olds has various species living in and around it including [[Populus|poplar trees]] and various wild grasses. Olds is an agriculture based town, so a large portion of the flora grown are crops of [[canola]] (''Brassica juncea'' subsp. ''juncea)'' and [[barley]] (''Hordeum vulgare).''


The majority of fauna consists of livestock like cattle, and poultry. Almost all of the surrounding farms own several horses and/or donkeys.
The majority of fauna consists of livestock like cattle, and poultry. Many surrounding farms keep horses and/or donkeys.


=== Residential areas and neighbourhoods ===
=== Residential areas and neighbourhoods ===
The town of Olds is surrounded by residential neighbourhoods that offer a variety of house styles, from upperclass to lower-class and anything in-between. There are several mobile home parks throughout the town.
The town of Olds is surrounded by residential neighbourhoods with various styles of housing. There are several mobile home parks throughout the town.


== Economy ==
== Economy ==
Olds Alberta has its own [[fiber optic]] [[Internet Service Provider]] called O-Net that provides gigabit speeds to its residents and businesses. The service cost the town about $21,000,000 to install.<ref>https://calgaryherald.com/life/swerve/would-you-move-to-the-town-of-olds-for-its-gigabit-age-internet-speed</ref>
Olds has its own [[fibre optic]] [[Internet Service Provider]] called O-Net that provides gigabit speeds to its residents and businesses. The service cost the town about $21,000,000 to install.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://calgaryherald.com/life/swerve/would-you-move-to-the-town-of-olds-for-its-gigabit-age-internet-speed| title = Internet speed in Olds drawing a crowd {{!}} Calgary Herald}}</ref> Olds has a [[Big-box store|big-box]] retail centre which opened in 2008. It features a [[Walmart Canada|Walmart]], [[Canadian Tire]], [[Home Hardware]] and other major retailers.
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== Demographics ==
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In the [[2016 Canadian Census|2016 Census of Population]] conducted by [[Statistics Canada]], the Town of Olds recorded a population of 9,184 living in 3,698 of its 3,942 total private dwellings, a change of {{percentage|{{#expr:9184-8235}}|8235|1}} from its 2011 population of 8,235. With a land area of {{convert|14.93|km2|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|9184|14.93|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2016.<ref name=2016censusABmunis>{{cite web | url=http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/hlt-fst/pd-pl/Table.cfm?Lang=Eng&T=302&SR=1&S=86&O=A&RPP=9999&PR=48 | title=Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta) | publisher=[[Statistics Canada]] | date=8 February 2017 | accessdate=8 February 2017}}</ref>

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The population of the Town of Olds according to its [[2014 Alberta municipal censuses|2014 municipal census]] is 8,617, a change of {{percentage|{{#expr:8617-8511}}|8511|1}} from its [[2013 Alberta municipal censuses|2013 municipal census]] population of 8,511.<ref name=2014census>{{cite news | url=http://www.oldsalbertan.ca/article/20140805/OLD0801/308059968/0/old | title=Slight growth in Olds according to town census numbers | author=Joseph Ho | newspaper=Olds Albertan | publisher=Great West Newspapers LP | date=5 August 2014 | accessdate=16 August 2014}}</ref>


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== Demographics ==
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In the [[2011 Canadian Census|2011 Census]], the Town of Olds had a population of 8,235 living in 3,400 of its 3,702 total dwellings, a change of 13.5% from its 2006 adjusted population of 7,253. With a land area of {{convert|14.87|km2|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|8235|14.87|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2011.<ref name=2011censusABmunis>{{cite web | url=http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2011/dp-pd/hlt-fst/pd-pl/Table-Tableau.cfm?LANG=Eng&T=302&SR=1&S=51&O=A&RPP=9999&PR=48&CMA=0 | title=Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta) | publisher=Statistics Canada | date=8 February 2012 | accessdate=8 February 2012}}</ref>
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|footnote=Sources: [https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=4806034&Geo2=PR&Code2=48&Data=Count&SearchText=olds&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom=] [http://www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/documents/ms/1997population.pdf] [http://www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/documents/ms/1992population.pdf] [http://www.municipalaffairs.gov.ab.ca/documents/ms/1987population.pdf] [http://www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/documents/ms/1977population.pdf] [http://www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/documents/ms/1972population.pdf] [https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/daab9fce-c2f6-49d1-a433-375b2b7aee24/resource/b98fe7c0-8524-47d5-a717-70489b9613c6/download/population1952.pdf] [https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/daab9fce-c2f6-49d1-a433-375b2b7aee24/resource/6855a743-c07c-4f9b-8478-e62f027fdf27/download/population1947.pdf] [https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/daab9fce-c2f6-49d1-a433-375b2b7aee24/resource/058c7f8a-2944-4246-9d8a-87843e550be4/download/population1942.pdf] [https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/daab9fce-c2f6-49d1-a433-375b2b7aee24/resource/6bdfb080-accd-49ef-958c-2130a433863b/download/population1936.pdf]
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In the [[2021 Canadian census|2021 Census of Population]] conducted by [[Statistics Canada]], the Town of Olds had a population of 9,209 living in 3,810 of its 4,096 total private dwellings, a change of {{percentage|{{#expr:9209-9184}}|9184|1}} from its 2016 population of 9,184. With a land area of {{cvt|14.92|km2}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|9209|14.92|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2021.<ref name=2021census>{{cite web | url=https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=9810000202&geocode=A000248 | title=Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities) | publisher=[[Statistics Canada]] | date=February 9, 2022 | accessdate=February 9, 2022}}</ref>

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In the [[Canada 2016 Census|2016 Census of Population]] conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Olds recorded a population of 9,184 living in 3,698 of its 3,942 total private dwellings, a change of {{percentage|{{#expr:9184-8235}}|8235|1}} from its 2011 population of 8,235. With a land area of {{convert|14.93|km2|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|9184|14.93|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2016.<ref name=2016censusABmunis>{{cite web | url=http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/hlt-fst/pd-pl/Table.cfm?Lang=Eng&T=302&SR=1&S=86&O=A&RPP=9999&PR=48 | title=Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta) | publisher=[[Statistics Canada]] | date=8 February 2017 | access-date=8 February 2017}}</ref>

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The population of the Town of Olds according to its [[2014 Alberta municipal censuses|2014 municipal census]] is 8,617, a change of {{percentage|{{#expr:8617-8511}}|8511|1}} from its [[2013 Alberta municipal censuses|2013 municipal census]] population of 8,511.<ref name=2014census>{{cite news | url=http://www.oldsalbertan.ca/article/20140805/OLD0801/308059968/0/old | title=Slight growth in Olds according to town census numbers | author=Joseph Ho | newspaper=Olds Albertan | publisher=Great West Newspapers LP | date=5 August 2014 | access-date=16 August 2014}}</ref>


== Education ==
== Education ==
Olds has four schools; École Olds Elementary School, École Deer Meadow School, Olds High School and Holy Trinity Catholic School, as well as [[Olds College]]. Three schools in this area are part of the [[Chinook's Edge School Division No. 73]]
Olds has four schools: École Olds Elementary School, École Deer Meadow School, Olds High School, and Holy Trinity Catholic School. Three schools in the area are part of the [[Chinook's Edge School Division No. 73]]

École Olds Elementary Schoolis an elementary school containing kindergarten to grade 4. The school contains a small gymnasium with a rock climbing wall. The gym previously doubled as the gymnastics centre for the gymnastics club, which is now located along 25th Ave.


ÉOES is an elementary school containing grades k (kindergarten) - 4. The school contains a small gymnasium with a rock climbing wall. The gym previously doubled as the gymnastics centre for the gymnastics club, now located along 25th Ave.
École Deer Meadow School is a junior high school containing grades 5–8. There is a slightly larger gym as well as a music room for the students beginning in the band programs.


ÉDMS is a junior high school containing grades 5–8. There is a slightly larger gym as well as a music room for the students beginning in the band programs.
Olds High School is a junior/senior high school containing grades 9–12. The school has a gymnasium and fitness centre and a fine arts theatre and is part of the Olds College Campus. The school has a variety of educational programs such as sports, band, shop, drama and stained glass program.


Olds is also home to [[Olds College|Olds College of Agriculture & Technology]], noted for its agriculture technology programs.<ref>[http://www.oldscollege.ab.ca/ Olds College]</ref>
OHS is a junior/senior high school containing grades 9–12. The school has a gymnasium and fitness centre, fine arts theatre and is part of the Olds College Campus. The school has a variety of educational programs such as sports, band, shop, drama and stained glass program.


==Sport and recreation==
==Sport and recreation==
Olds is home to many sports team such as the [[Olds Grizzlys]] [[Alberta Junior Hockey League]] (AJHL), located at the Olds Sports Complex. [[Olds College Broncos]] part of the [[Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference]], Olds Rapids Swim Club Located at the Olds Aquatic Centre. And many sporting events such as the Hay City Slam Skate Comp held every summer at the Olds Skate Park.
Olds is home to many sports teams such as the [[Olds Grizzlys]] [[Alberta Junior Hockey League]] (AJHL), located at the Olds Sports Complex. [[Olds College Broncos]] part of the [[Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference]], Olds Rapids Swim Club Located at the Olds Aquatic Centre. And many sporting events such as the Hay City Slam Skate Comp held every summer at the Olds Skate Park.


Home to two golf courses: Olds Central Highlands 23 hole course, {{convert|3|mi|abbr=on}} east of Olds, off Highway 27 as well as the brand new 9 Hole Trail Creek Golf course located {{convert|7|km|abbr=on}} west of Olds, off Highway 27 that opened in July 2015
Home to two golf courses: Olds Central Highlands 23 hole course, {{convert|3|mi|abbr=on}} east of Olds, off Highway 27 as well as the brand new 9 Hole Trail Creek Golf course located {{convert|7|km|abbr=on}} west of Olds, off Highway 27 that opened in July 2015


The Olds Gymnastics Club has recently migrated from their previous home in the Elementary School to a new building located along 25th Avenue. The building was formerly a [[Sears Canada]] building, and now is home to a gymnastics centre.
The Olds Gymnastics Club has recently migrated from their previous home in the Elementary School to a new building located along 25th Avenue. The building was formerly a [[Sears Canada]] building.


Olds houses the 185 Olds [[Royal Canadian Air Cadets]] Squadron. The building was formerly the Olds recreation centre and is now rendered to the squadron. The building is also rented out by many local dance and church programs.
Olds houses the 185 Olds [[Royal Canadian Air Cadets]] Squadron. The building was formerly the Olds recreation centre and is now rendered to the squadron. The building is also rented out by many local dance and church programs.

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Olds (Canada)
Coordinates: 51°47′34″N 114°06′24″W / 51.79278°N 114.10667°W / 51.79278; -114.10667
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
RegionCentral Alberta
Census division6
Municipal districtMountain View County
Incorporated[1] 
 • Village26 May 1896
 • Town1 July 1905
Government
 • MayorJudy Dahl
 • Governing bodyOlds Town Council
 • MPEarl Dreeshen (Red Deer—Mountain View-Cons)
 • MLANathan Cooper (Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills-UCP)
Area
 (2021)[2]
 • Land14.92 km2 (5.76 sq mi)
Elevation
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1,041 m (3,415 ft)
Population
 (2021)[2][4]
 • Total
9,209
 • Density617.3/km2 (1,599/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−07:00 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−06:00 (MDT)
Forward sortation area
T4H
Area code(s)-1+403, -1+587
HighwaysHighway 2A
Highway 27
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Olds (/oʊldz/ OHLDZ) is a town in central Alberta, Canada within Mountain View County and the Calgary–Edmonton Corridor. It is approximately 61 km (38 mi) south of Red Deer and 90 km (56 mi) north of Calgary. The nearest towns are Didsbury to the south, Bowden to the north, Sundre to the west and Three Hills to the east. Olds is located at the intersection of Highway 27 and Highway 2A, 5 km (3.1 mi) west of the Queen Elizabeth II Highway. The Canadian Pacific Kansas City's main Edmonton-Calgary line runs through the town.

Geography

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Olds lies within the Grasslands Natural Region of Alberta. Downtown Olds is about 1,041 m (3,415 ft) above sea level. In 2011, the town covered a land area of 14.87 km2 (5.74 sq mi).

Climate

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Olds has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfb) and falls into the Natural Resources Canada (NRC) Plant Hardiness Zone 3b. The average temperature is around 11.5 °C (52.7 °F) in late July to −10.1 °C (13.8 °F) in mid-January.

Winters are cold with temperatures often dropping to or below −30 °C (−22 °F). These are broken up from the dry Chinook winds from the mountains.

Summers can be hot with temperatures reaching up to 30 °C (86 °F).

Climate data for Olds
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 17.2
(63.0) 		18.3
(64.9) 		22.8
(73.0) 		29.4
(84.9) 		35.6
(96.1) 		36.1
(97.0) 		37.2
(99.0) 		33.9
(93.0) 		33.9
(93.0) 		30.6
(87.1) 		23.3
(73.9) 		19.0
(66.2) 		37.2
(99.0)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) −3.0
(26.6) 		−1.2
(29.8) 		2.3
(36.1) 		10.2
(50.4) 		15.9
(60.6) 		19.3
(66.7) 		21.8
(71.2) 		21.9
(71.4) 		16.8
(62.2) 		10.8
(51.4) 		1.6
(34.9) 		−1.9
(28.6) 		9.6
(49.3)
Daily mean °C (°F) −8.7
(16.3) 		−6.9
(19.6) 		−3.1
(26.4) 		3.9
(39.0) 		9.4
(48.9) 		13.3
(55.9) 		15.6
(60.1) 		15.2
(59.4) 		10.1
(50.2) 		4.5
(40.1) 		−3.7
(25.3) 		−7.4
(18.7) 		3.5
(38.3)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −14.3
(6.3) 		−12.6
(9.3) 		−8.6
(16.5) 		−2.4
(27.7) 		2.9
(37.2) 		7.3
(45.1) 		9.4
(48.9) 		8.4
(47.1) 		3.5
(38.3) 		−2.0
(28.4) 		−8.9
(16.0) 		−12.8
(9.0) 		−2.5
(27.5)
Record low °C (°F) −43.3
(−45.9) 		−43.9
(−47.0) 		−37.2
(−35.0) 		−29.4
(−20.9) 		−15.6
(3.9) 		−2.8
(27.0) 		−2.2
(28.0) 		−4.0
(24.8) 		−15.0
(5.0) 		−26.0
(−14.8) 		−34.0
(−29.2) 		−43.3
(−45.9) 		−43.9
(−47.0)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 17.7
(0.70) 		14.4
(0.57) 		23.0
(0.91) 		23.7
(0.93) 		56.6
(2.23) 		89.8
(3.54) 		66.0
(2.60) 		64.6
(2.54) 		58.3
(2.30) 		18.6
(0.73) 		16.6
(0.65) 		13.3
(0.52) 		492.4
(19.39)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 0.1
(0.00) 		0.1
(0.00) 		1.9
(0.07) 		12.5
(0.49) 		47.6
(1.87) 		94.2
(3.71) 		89.8
(3.54) 		65.8
(2.59) 		54.0
(2.13) 		9.7
(0.38) 		0.9
(0.04) 		0.2
(0.01) 		376.7
(14.83)
Average snowfall cm (inches) 17.6
(6.9) 		14.3
(5.6) 		21.1
(8.3) 		11.3
(4.4) 		9.1
(3.6) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.3
(0.1) 		4.4
(1.7) 		8.9
(3.5) 		15.7
(6.2) 		13.1
(5.2) 		115.7
(45.6)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm) 0.08 0.12 0.42 4.2 11.2 15.2 14.2 12.4 9.7 4.2 0.35 0.19 72.1
Average rainy days (≥ 0.2 mm) 7.6 6.1 7.2 3.6 1.4 0.0 0.0 0.12 0.78 3.0 6.0 5.6 41.4
Average snowy days (≥ 0.2 cm) 7.7 6.2 7.6 7.4 12.1 15.2 14.2 12.4 10.1 6.9 6.4 5.8 111.9
Mean monthly sunshine hours 87.4 107.2 147.1 187.5 215.8 237.1 271.7 249.7 180.8 145.3 88.9 80.0 1,998.4
Percent possible sunshine 33.7 38.3 40.1 45.1 44.5 47.6 54.2 55.1 47.5 43.8 33.3 32.7 43.0
Source: Environment Canada[5]

Flora and fauna

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Olds has various species living in and around it including poplar trees and various wild grasses. Olds is an agriculture based town, so a large portion of the flora grown are crops of canola (Brassica juncea subsp. juncea) and barley (Hordeum vulgare).

The majority of fauna consists of livestock like cattle, and poultry. Many surrounding farms keep horses and/or donkeys.

Residential areas and neighbourhoods

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The town of Olds is surrounded by residential neighbourhoods with various styles of housing. There are several mobile home parks throughout the town.

Economy

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Olds has its own fibre optic Internet Service Provider called O-Net that provides gigabit speeds to its residents and businesses. The service cost the town about $21,000,000 to install.[6] Olds has a big-box retail centre which opened in 2008. It features a Walmart, Canadian Tire, Home Hardware and other major retailers.

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
1936 1,196—    
1941 1,316+10.0%
1946 1,521+15.6%
1951 1,617+6.3%
1971 3,459+113.9%
1976 3,805+10.0%
1986 5,005+31.5%
1991 5,542+10.7%
1996 5,815+4.9%
2001 6,607+13.6%
2006 7,248+9.7%
2011 8,235+13.6%
2016 9,184+11.5%
Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Olds had a population of 9,209 living in 3,810 of its 4,096 total private dwellings, a change of 0.3% from its 2016 population of 9,184. With a land area of 14.92 km2 (5.76 sq mi), it had a population density of 617.2/km2 (1,598.6/sq mi) in 2021.[2]

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Olds recorded a population of 9,184 living in 3,698 of its 3,942 total private dwellings, a change of 11.5% from its 2011 population of 8,235. With a land area of 14.93 km2 (5.76 sq mi), it had a population density of 615.1/km2 (1,593.2/sq mi) in 2016.[7]

The population of the Town of Olds according to its 2014 municipal census is 8,617, a change of 1.2% from its 2013 municipal census population of 8,511.[8]

Education

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Olds has four schools: École Olds Elementary School, École Deer Meadow School, Olds High School, and Holy Trinity Catholic School. Three schools in the area are part of the Chinook's Edge School Division No. 73

École Olds Elementary Schoolis an elementary school containing kindergarten to grade 4. The school contains a small gymnasium with a rock climbing wall. The gym previously doubled as the gymnastics centre for the gymnastics club, which is now located along 25th Ave.

École Deer Meadow School is a junior high school containing grades 5–8. There is a slightly larger gym as well as a music room for the students beginning in the band programs.

Olds High School is a junior/senior high school containing grades 9–12. The school has a gymnasium and fitness centre and a fine arts theatre and is part of the Olds College Campus. The school has a variety of educational programs such as sports, band, shop, drama and stained glass program.

Olds is also home to Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, noted for its agriculture technology programs.[9]

Sport and recreation

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Olds is home to many sports teams such as the Olds Grizzlys Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL), located at the Olds Sports Complex. Olds College Broncos part of the Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference, Olds Rapids Swim Club Located at the Olds Aquatic Centre. And many sporting events such as the Hay City Slam Skate Comp held every summer at the Olds Skate Park.

Home to two golf courses: Olds Central Highlands 23 hole course, 3 mi (4.8 km) east of Olds, off Highway 27 as well as the brand new 9 Hole Trail Creek Golf course located 7 km (4.3 mi) west of Olds, off Highway 27 that opened in July 2015

The Olds Gymnastics Club has recently migrated from their previous home in the Elementary School to a new building located along 25th Avenue. The building was formerly a Sears Canada building.

Olds houses the 185 Olds Royal Canadian Air Cadets Squadron. The building was formerly the Olds recreation centre and is now rendered to the squadron. The building is also rented out by many local dance and church programs.

Notable people

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Location and History Profile: Town of Olds" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. 17 June 2016. p. 442. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  2. ^ a b c "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities)". Statistics Canada. 9 February 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  3. ^ "Alberta Private Sewage Systems 2009 Standard of Practice Handbook: Appendix A.3 Alberta Design Data (A.3.A. Alberta Climate Design Data by Town)" (PDF) (PDF). Safety Codes Council. January 2012. pp. 212–215 (PDF pages 226–229). Retrieved 9 October 2013.
  4. ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada and population centres". Statistics Canada. 9 February 2022. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
  5. ^ Environment Canada—1981 to 2010 Canadian Climate Normals station data, accessed 7 March 2019
  6. ^ "Internet speed in Olds drawing a crowd | Calgary Herald".
  7. ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. 8 February 2017. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
  8. ^ Joseph Ho (5 August 2014). "Slight growth in Olds according to town census numbers". Olds Albertan. Great West Newspapers LP. Retrieved 16 August 2014.
  9. ^ Olds College
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