of from its 2011 population of 8,235. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2016. The population of the Town of Olds according to its 2014 municipal census is 8,617, a change of from its 2013 municipal census population of 8,511. Education Olds has four schools; École Olds Elementary School, École Deer Meadow School, Olds High School and Holy Trinity Catholic School, as well as Olds College. Three schools in this area are part of the Chinook's Edge School Division No. 73 ÉOES is an elementary school containing grades k (kindergarten) - 4. The school contains a small gymnasium with a rock climbing wall. The gym previously doubled as the gymnastics centre for the gymnastics club, now located along 25th Ave. ÉDMS is a junior high school containing grades 5–8. There is a slightly larger gym as well as a music room for the students beginning in the band programs. OHS is a junior/senior high school containing grades 9–12. The school has a gymnasium and fitness centre, fine arts theatre and is part of the Olds College Campus. The school has a variety of educational programs such as sports, band, shop, drama and stained glass program. Olds is home to Olds College, noted for its agricultural and fashion retail programs. 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. Sport and recreation Olds is home to many sports team such as the Olds Grizzlys Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL), located at the Olds Sports Complex. Olds College Broncos part of the Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference, Olds Rapids Swim Club Located at the Olds Aquatic Centre. And many sporting events such as the Hay City Slam Skate Comp held every summer at the Olds Skate Park. Home to two golf courses: Olds Central Highlands 23 hole course, east of Olds, off Highway 27 as well as the brand new 9 Hole Trail Creek Golf course located west of Olds, off Highway 27 that opened in July 2015 The Olds Gymnastics Club has recently migrated from their previous home in the Elementary School to a new building located along 25th Avenue. The building was formerly a Sears Canada building, and now is home to a gymnastics centre. Olds houses the 185 Olds