Olds, Alberta
Olds | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Town of Olds | |
 Main Street Olds | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 6 |
| Municipal district | Mountain View County |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Judy Dahl |
| • Governing body | Olds Town Council |
| • MP | Blake Richards (Wild Rose-Cons) |
| • MLA | Bruce Rowe (Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills-Wildrose) |
| Area (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 14.87 km2 (5.74 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,041 m (3,415 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 8,235 |
| • Density | 553.8/km2 (1,434/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Highways | Highway 2A Highway 27 |
| Website | Official website |
Olds is a town in central Alberta, Canada within 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 at the intersection of Highway 27 and Highway 2A, 5 km (3.1 mi) 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 Wal-Mart, Canadian Tire and other major retailers. Olds is also home to Olds College, which is noted for its agricultural and fashion retail programs.[3] 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.
Geography
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) |
| Mean daily maximum °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 (48.4) |
| 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 (37.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °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 (26.8) |
| 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) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 22.4 (0.88) |
14.1 (0.56) |
22.7 (0.89) |
25.5 (1.00) |
60.5 (2.38) |
89.6 (3.53) |
87 (3.4) |
64.6 (2.54) |
53.8 (2.12) |
16.8 (0.66) |
18.8 (0.74) |
19.2 (0.76) |
494.9 (19.48) |
| Source: Environment Canada[4] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
The Town of Olds' 2013 municipal census counted a population of 8,511,[5] a 27.0% increase over its 2005 municipal census population of 6,703.[6]
In the 2011 Census, the Town of Olds had a population of 8,235 living in 3,400 of its 3,702 total dwellings, a 13.5% change from its 2006 adjusted population of 7,253. With a land area of 14.87 km2 (5.74 sq mi), it had a population density of 553.8/km2 (1,434.3/sq mi) in 2011.[1]
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).[7]
Notable people
- Jay Rosehill, professional ice hockey player
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. 8 February 2012. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Olds College
- ^ Environment Canada—Canadian Climate Normals 1971–2000, accessed 30 March 2010
- ^ "The 2013 Unofficial Census Numbers Show People Have Been Moving To Olds At A Steady Rate Of Growth". 96.5 CKFM. CAB-K Broadcasting and G Media. 8 August 2013. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
- ^ "2005 Official Population List" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. 28 November 2005. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
- ^ Statistics Canada (Census 2006). "Olds - Community Profile". Retrieved 2007-06-12.
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