- Olds, Alberta
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Olds — Town — Town of Olds Main Street Olds Location of Olds in Alberta Coordinates: 51°47′34″N 114°06′24″W / 51.79278°N 114.10667°WCoordinates: 51°47′34″N 114°06′24″W / 51.79278°N 114.10667°W Country Canada
Province Alberta
Region Central Alberta Census division 6 Municipal district Mountain View Government - Mayor Judy Dahl - Governing body Olds Town Council - MP Blake Richards (Wild Rose-Cons) - MLA Richard Marz (Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills-PC) Area - Total 11.05 km2 (4.3 sq mi) Elevation 1,040 m (3,412 ft) Population (2006)[1] - Total 7,248 - Density 656.1/km2 (1,699.3/sq mi) Time zone MST (UTC-7) - Summer (DST) MDT (UTC-6) Highways Highway 2A
Highway 27Website Town of Olds Olds is a town in central Alberta, Canada surrounded by Mountain View County. It is located 61 km (38 mi) south of Red Deer, the nearest city, and 90 kilometres (56 mi) north of Calgary. The nearest towns are Didsbury to the south and Bowden to the north.
The town is located along Alberta Highway 2A, 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 area that opened in 2008. It features a Wal-Mart and other major retailers. Olds is also home to Olds College, which is noted for its agricultural and fashion programs.[2]
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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 11.05 km2 (4.27 sq mi) and a population density of 656.1 /km2 (1,699 /sq mi).[1]
Notable people
- Bradley Mills, professional ice hockey player for the New Jersey Devils.
- Jay Rosehill, professional ice hockey player for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Climate
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
(66)37.2
(99.0)Average high °C (°F) −4.9
(23.2)−2.1
(28.2)2
(36)10.1
(50.2)15.8
(60.4)19.4
(66.9)21.7
(71.1)21.4
(70.5)16.5
(61.7)11.1
(52.0)1.4
(34.5)−3
(27)9.1 Daily mean °C (°F) −10.5
(13.1)−7.8
(18.0)−3.4
(25.9)3.9
(39.0)9.4
(48.9)13.3
(55.9)15.4
(59.7)14.8
(58.6)9.9
(49.8)4.6
(40.3)−3.9
(25.0)−8.5
(16.7)3.1 Average low °C (°F) −16.1
(3.0)−13.5
(7.7)−8.8
(16.2)−2.4
(27.7)2.9
(37.2)7.1
(44.8)9.1
(48.4)8.2
(46.8)3.3
(37.9)−2
(28)−9.2
(15.4)−14
(7)−2.9 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
(25)−15
(5)−26
(−15)−34
(−29)−43.3
(−45.9)−43.9
(−47.0)Precipitation mm (inches) 22.4
(0.882)14.1
(0.555)22.7
(0.894)25.5
(1.004)60.5
(2.382)89.6
(3.528)87
(3.43)64.6
(2.543)53.8
(2.118)16.8
(0.661)18.8
(0.74)19.2
(0.756)494.9
(19.484)Source: Environment Canada[3] See also
- List of communities in Alberta
- List of towns in Alberta
References
- ^ a b Statistics Canada (Census 2006). "Olds - Community Profile". http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/data/profiles/community/Details/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=4806034&Geo2=PR&Code2=48&Data=Count&SearchText=Olds&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&GeoLevel=&GeoCode=4806034. Retrieved 2007-06-12.
- ^ Olds College
- ^ Environment Canada—Canadian Climate Normals 1971–2000, accessed 30 March 2010
External links
Caroline Bowden Elnora Sundre Three Hills Olds
Cremona Didsbury Linden Categories:- Mountain View County, Alberta
- Towns in Alberta
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