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Fibre Week: Short Courses in Fibre Technology: Continuing Education: Olds College

Guest Information

Accommodation Options

Most participants prefer to stay on the campus and take advantage of

Accommodation costs are approximately $45/day.

Note: Bathrooms and showers are separate from your room.  The residence hall is not air-conditioned. Townhouse vacuums have space bag capability for packing. Townhouses have bedding/towels/stove & fridge. Wireless internet is available at various locations on campus.

Meals **NEW**
NOTE: The Frank Grisdale Hall Cafeteria will be closed during Fibre Week

All meals will be served at the Land Science Center Cafeteria
7:30am - 6:00pm Cash/Debit

Please call Conference Services to purchase your meals in advance
403-556-8330 (Toll Free: 1-800-661-6537, ext. 8330)

Menu Breakfast - $5.70, Lunch - $9.00, Dinner - $10.60

Various restaurants & fast food outlets are available in the town of Olds.

College Accommodation Reservations

  • Conference Services 556-8330 (Toll Free: 1-800-661-6537, ext. 8330)
  • RV parking (power only)

RVs only (no tents) may be set up in lot #6 on campus (Power).  Shower/Washroom/Fitness Centre facilities in College gymnasium.  Dumping station nearby at campground.  Laundromat in town.

The campus accommodations fill up quickly, so register early!

Town of Olds Accommodations

  • Auberge Brown Bed & Breakfast (Toll Free: 888 556-9466)
  • Best Western Hotel: 403-556-5900 (Toll Free: 888-908-5900)
  • Ramada Inn: 403-507-8349
  • O.R. Hedges Campground: 403-556-2299

Travel Arrangements

Flying to Fibre Week? Book with WEST JET and receive 10% off by using this
Reservation Code CC7357
Click HERE for details!
**Please note that you must make your reservations by PHONE to receive this discount.

Calgary-Olds Airport Shuttle Bus:  To take advantage of this service, contact Melanie Styba, the Fibre Week coordinator (mstyba@oldscollege.ca or Phone 1-800-661-6537, extension 8319) regarding your arrival and departure times.  Every effort will be made to provide timely transportation to the college. There will be a $50 fee (one way) for this service.

Please ensure that your class is going ahead before making uninsured air travel arrangments. Course status will be posted on the Fibre Week home page as an enrolment update with a note indicating if there is sufficient enrolment to proceed. The latest decision day is May 27, 2013.

For all your Fibre Week supplies contact:

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