Town Of Olds

What Town Of Olds does

Town of Olds is a municipal government entity headquartered at 3501 70 Avenue in Olds, Alberta, Canada, providing statutory municipal services to residents, local businesses, and regional visitors within its jurisdictional boundaries. Its core functional areas include utilities (water, wastewater, garbage/compost/recycling, and the community-owned Mountain View Power electricity utility), protective services (fire, RCMP coordination, municipal enforcement, emergency preparedness), recreation and culture (Aquatic Centre, Sportsplex, library, museum, trails, parks), planning and development (building and development permits, zoning, Area Structure Plans, data centre oversight), property tax administration, business licensing, and community social services via the Community Connection Centre. The Town is governed by an elected Council led by Mayor Dan Daley and operates under Alberta's Municipal Government Act, with a 30-year Municipal Development Plan (Bylaw 2025-13) guiding growth.

The Town's technology footprint centers on a municipal administration platform built on Govstack, complemented by the Engage.Olds.ca public participation portal, the Voyent Alert! notification system, a Virtual City Hall self-serve portal, and a comprehensive events calendar (events.olds.ca). Communication channels span a bi-weekly e-newsletter (The Amplifier), social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), streamed council meetings, and in-person engagement such as Coffee With Council. Compliance infrastructure includes a Privacy Management Program (POPA) and AI Policy 236C adopted under the Protection of Privacy Act and Access to Information Act (both effective June 11, 2025).

The Town's revenue model is tax- and fee-based rather than commercial: annual property tax assessments on residential and commercial properties, utility rates set annually by Council, transaction-based fees for property information ($35 residential / $100 non-residential per parcel) and access-to-information requests ($25 initial fee), and licensing/permit fees for businesses and developers. The Town is currently pursuing two data centre development projects (Synapse and Data District) as a deliberate economic diversification strategy, supported by an active annexation process for northeast industrial lands near Highway 2A, Highway 27, and QE2 Highway. As a publicly funded municipal entity, it reports no parent company, no private investors, and no publicly disclosed revenue figures.

Name

Town Of Olds

Legal name

Town of Olds

Website

https://olds.ca

Company type

Public

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Town of Olds is a municipal government in Olds, Alberta, providing utilities, recreation, protective services, planning, and community programs to residents, local businesses, and regional visitors within its statutory jurisdiction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (925120), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Municipal governance
• Public utilities
• Recreation facilities
• Community development
• Protective services

Headquarters

HQ city

Olds

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: Annual property tax assessments collected from residential and commercial property owners to fund municipal operations, services, and infrastructure
2. Utility Services: Revenue from water, wastewater, and utility services including Mountain View Power community energy utility
3. Property Information Requests: Fees for property information searches: $35/parcel for residential, $100/parcel for non-residential
4. Access to Information Requests: Initial fee of $25 for general information requests under ATIA
5. Business Licenses and Permits: Fees for business applications, building permits, development permits, and various municipal licenses

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Town of Olds is a municipal government in Alberta, Canada that delivers statutory local governance services and operates utilities, recreation facilities, protective services, planning and development, property tax administration, and community programs. It also operates Mountain View Power, a community-owned electricity utility, and provides digital civic engagement and emergency alert platforms for residents and businesses within its jurisdiction.

Product overview

The Town of Olds operates a comprehensive municipal government website portal providing residents access to civic services and community programs. The digital ecosystem consists of the main website (www.olds.ca) serving as the primary information and service hub, supplemented by the Events Calendar (events.olds.ca) for community programming, the Engagement Portal (engage.olds.ca) for public participation, and the Voyent Alert notification system for emergency communications. Municipal services encompass utilities (including Mountain View Power community power utility), recreation facilities (Aquatic Centre, Sportsplex), protective services, planning and development services, property tax management, business licensing, and the Community Connection Centre for social services. The town also maintains an extensive parks and recreation infrastructure including trails, playgrounds, sports fields, and cultural venues.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mountain View Power Community-owned electricity utility providing power services to residents and businesses of Olds. Operated as a municipal utility.
• Aquatic Centre and Swimming Municipal aquatic facility offering swimming programs, pool rentals, splashpark, and sauna services for residents and visitors.
• Sportsplex and Skating Multi-purpose municipal sports facility featuring arenas, ice rinks, curling, dryland arena, and public skating programs.
• Library Services Municipal library providing books, digital resources, programs, community services, tech help, crafts, and educational sessions.
• Business Applications and Licences Online and in-person services for business licensing, permits, and development applications within the municipality.
• Planning, Building and Development Municipal development services including building permits, development permits, subdivisions, zoning, and data centre development oversight.
• Protective Services Emergency and public safety services including fire department, RCMP coordination, municipal enforcement, and emergency preparedness programs.
• Community Connection Centre Hub for family and community support services including counselling, support groups, programs for seniors, youth, and families.
• Virtual City Hall Digital portal for online municipal transactions, reporting issues, property information requests, and accessing government services remotely.
• Property Taxes Property tax assessment and payment services including tax rates, payment options, and tax recovery programs.
• Utilities Services Water, wastewater, garbage, compost, and recycling services, plus utility billing management for residents.
• Voyent Alert! Emergency and community alert notification system enabling residents to receive urgent notices via mobile app, text, email, or phone.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Mountain View CountycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2022Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) coordinates land use planning and development decisions involving lands close to the Town of Olds, as mandated by the Government of Alberta. Joint Transportation and Utilities Master Plan (2009-2035) addresses infrastructure needs. Annexation process for northeast corner lands for commercial and industrial growth near Highway 2A, Highway 27, and QE2 Highway.
• Olds CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOlds College is a key educational institution within the community, referenced in Education and Schools section. Town collaborates with college for event facilities and regional initiatives. Listed as partner for conference services and facility booking.
• Mountain View PowercoreOthersMountain View Power is the Town's community-owned power utility branded as 'Community power that powers the community.' Operates as part of municipal utilities to provide electricity services to residents.
• Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of Commerce is listed under Business & Development section with Uptowne Olds as a sub-partner. Supports local business development and economic initiatives.
• Data Centre Partners (Synapse and Data District)majorTechnology or IntegrationTwo data centre development projects are being pursued under the Town's economic development strategy. Synapse and Data District represent major infrastructure investments in the community.
• Coldwell Banker Vision RealtyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Park Party hot dogs for community events. Supports multi-generational community connection activities across various parks in Olds.
• Olds & District Special Family Voices CouncilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner for Summer Movie Matinee events at Olds Library, celebrating community and inclusion. Co-presenting partner for accessibility-focused programming.
• Olds and Area Pregnancy Support CentreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosts community events like 'Coffee and Kiddos' at local parks, providing family programming and support services.
• Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest TerritoriesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides monthly information and support sessions at Olds Community Connection Centre for individuals with dementia or supporting someone living with dementia. Available third Thursday of each month.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Mountain View County: Adjacent rural municipality and existing IDP partner of Town of Olds. Provides overlapping rural governance, roads, and utility coordination functions but does not compete for residential tax base within Olds town limits. Comparable as a regional government peer.

Direct peers

• Town of Lacombe: Alberta town operating utilities, recreation (including arenas and aquatic facilities), library, museum, protective services, and planning under the same MGA framework. Comparable full-service small-city operating model.
• Town of Cochrane: Alberta town of comparable size (and rapidly growing) that delivers the same core municipal functions — utilities, protective services, recreation, planning, property tax administration — under the same Municipal Government Act framework. Most directly comparable peer in terms of service mix and statutory authority.
• Town of Innisfail: Central Alberta town of comparable size providing utilities, recreation, protective services, library and planning services under the same Alberta municipal framework. Most relevant direct geographic peer to Olds within the same region.
• Town of High River: Alberta town of similar scale delivering core municipal services including water, wastewater, recreation facilities, protective services, and planning. Comparable statutory authority and service portfolio under Alberta's MGA.
• Town of Okotoks: Alberta town providing utilities, recreation, library, protective services, and planning under the same provincial legislation, with active Area Structure Plans and growth management comparable to Olds' MDP-driven approach. Directly comparable as a small but amenity-rich Alberta town.
• Town of Stony Plain: Alberta town delivering municipal utilities, recreation, protective services, library, museum and planning functions under the same provincial statute. Directly comparable small-town Alberta service delivery profile.
• Town of Airdrie: Alberta municipality delivering the full suite of municipal services — utilities, recreation, protective services, planning, property tax — under the same MGA framework, with an active data centre / industrial economic development strategy. Closest peer on service breadth and growth orientation.
• Town of Canmore: Alberta town operating under the same provincial municipal statute, providing utilities, recreation facilities (aquatic centre, sportsplex), library, museum, planning and protective services to residents and a broader visitor/regional catchment. Directly comparable scope of services for a small-town Alberta municipality.

Broad incumbents

• City of Red Deer: Larger central Alberta municipality operating the full municipal stack (utilities, recreation, transit, protective services, planning) including its own electric utility. Relevant as a broader incumbent that anchors the regional service ecosystem in which Olds operates.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC_NH_Sz_lONHVES9ltADIHw
• Facebookfacebook.com/TownofOlds
• Instagraminstagram.com/townofolds
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/town-of-olds

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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