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'''Olds''' is a small town in [[central Alberta]], [[Canada]]. It is located {{km to mi|61|abbr=yes}} south of [[Red Deer, Alberta|Red Deer]], the nearest large community, along [[Alberta provincial highway 2A|Highway 2A]] and the [[Canadian Pacific Railway]] tracks. Olds is rapidly expanding, with a Wal-Mart arriving soon, as well as an expanded Collage and High School. Hi Dustin.
'''Olds''' is a small town in [[central Alberta]], [[Canada]]. It is located {{km to mi|61|abbr=yes}} south of [[Red Deer, Alberta|Red Deer]], the nearest large community, along [[Alberta provincial highway 2A|Highway 2A]] and the [[Canadian Pacific Railway]] tracks. Olds is rapidly expanding, with a Wal-Mart arriving soon, as well as an expanded Collage and High School.


Olds is {{km to mi|90|precision=0|spell=UK}} north from [[Calgary, Alberta|Calgary]]. [[Olds College]] is noted for its Agricultural Programs, as well as its Fashion Marketing Studies.
Olds is {{km to mi|90|precision=0|spell=UK}} north from [[Calgary, Alberta|Calgary]]. [[Olds College]] is noted for its Agricultural Programs, as well as its Fashion Marketing Studies.

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Town of Olds
Town
Main Street Olds
Main Street Olds
Location of Olds in Alberta
Location of Olds in Alberta
Country Canada
Province Alberta
RegionCentral Alberta
Census division6
CountyMountain View
Government
 • MayorJudy Dahl
 • Governing bodyOlds Town Council
Area
 • Total
11.05 km2 (4.27 sq mi)
Elevation
1,040 m (3,410 ft)
Population
 (2006)[1]
 • Total
7,248
 • Density656.1/km2 (1,699/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
HighwaysHighway 2A
Highway 27
WebsiteTown of Olds website

Olds is a small town in central Alberta, Canada. It is located Template:Km to mi 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 arriving soon, as well as an expanded Collage and High School.

Olds is Template:Km to mi north from Calgary. Olds College is noted for its Agricultural Programs, as well as its Fashion Marketing Studies.

Demographics

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 Template:Km2 to mi2 and a population density of Template:Pop density km2 to mi2.[1]

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

References

  1. ^ a b Statistics Canada (Census 2006). "Olds - Community Profile". Retrieved 2007-06-12. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)CS1 maint: year (link)