Olds, Alberta
Town of Olds | |
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Town | |
 Main Street Olds | |
 Location of Olds in Alberta | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 6 |
| County | Mountain View |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Judy Dahl |
| • Governing body | Olds Town Council |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.05 km2 (4.27 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,040 m (3,410 ft) |
| Population (2006)[1] | |
• Total | 7,248 |
| • Density | 656.1/km2 (1,699/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Highways | Highway 2A Highway 27 |
| Website | Town 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 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
- ^ a b Statistics Canada (Census 2006). "Olds - Community Profile". Retrieved 2007-06-12.
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