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Olds Open Bonspiel weekend

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The Olds Open Bonspiel is scheduled to run March 13 to 15. It is described as a hillbilly-themed bonspiel in an open format for a range of ages and abilities, with prizes noted for best costumes and a Saturday banquet included for players.

About Olds, AB

Discover what makes Olds such a great place to live and explore.

Olds, Alberta offers a friendly small-town pace with a well-kept, practical feel, set along Highway 2 between Calgary and Red Deer. Many residents appreciate being able to run errands locally while still having straightforward access to bigger-city shopping, work, and travel connections. Tree-lined streets, tidy yards, and calm residential areas make it easy to picture settling in, whether you’re commuting or working closer to home.

Everyday life is anchored by Olds College, which brings energy to town and helps support local shops, cafés, and community programming, alongside draws like the Olds College Botanic Garden. Parks, playgrounds, and recreation facilities encourage an active routine, and it’s common to see people out for a walk when the air turns crisp. Housing options range from established single-family homes and newer infill to condos, rentals, and nearby acreages, giving buyers, sellers, and renters a mix of choices without losing that close-knit neighborhood vibe.