The Town of Olds is moving forward with the demolition of a vacant and deteriorating building located at 5033 51 Street, under the authority of the Municipal Government Act and a court order issued in early 2025. 

This property has been vacant for an extended period and shows visible signs of structural decline, creating both safety concerns and a negative impact on the Uptowne Olds area. This includes a collapsed roof, punctured walls, the presence of asbestos, and extensive animal waste.  

Prior to this step, the Town made repeated efforts to work with the property owners through the bylaw process to address the issues. When these efforts were unsuccessful, the Town sought and obtained a court order allowing it to take control of the property and proceed with demolition. 

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