Olds

Olds is a town in the Canadian province of Alberta. It is situated in central Alberta within Mountain View County; located 61km south of the nearest city, Red Deer and 90km 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. The town meets in an intersection between Highway 27 and Highway 2A, 5km west of the Queen Elizabeth II Highway. The Canadian Pacific Railway's main Edmonton–Calgary line runs through the town.Olds is home to a big box retail development that opened in 2008. It features a Walmart, Canadian Tire and other major retailers.Olds is also home to Olds College, which is noted for its agricultural and fashion retail programs. As of 2012 Olds College also boast a significant Land Use Planning and Land Agent Program through their School of Environment and has gained accreditation from the Canadian Association of Certified Planning Technicians.