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Discover West Tourism is committed to empowering the local tourism industry in Olds, Alberta. Our goal is to increase and diversify travel in the community by Creating, Developing & Sustaining tourism.

We proudly invest in local entrepreneurs, sporting and cultural events and marketing initiatives that drive tourism to the rural town of Olds, Alberta.  We aim to fuel economic growth, connect communities, create jobs, inspire consumers, spur cultural growth and energize future developments.  Advertise your local business and receive funding that supports your community while positioning Olds on the destination tourism map.

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Tourism & Recreation

Promoting olds, alberta, destination awareness.

Discover West aims to promote awareness of Olds, Alberta as a tourist destination by supporting community events and businesses – including local sporting events, rodeos, and more.

Promoting Local Economies

We believe in developing rural communities and their tourism by sponsoring local tourist attractions, businesses, sporting events, and charitable organizations that in turn promote the local economy.

Bringing Business and Consumers Together

We connect businesses and consumers within their communities while generating outside awareness of Olds through marketing campaigns and event sponsorships.

Generating Jobs

Discover West promotes employment opportunities in Olds, Alberta. Developing rural tourism generates new jobs in the industry while benefitting the local economy.

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Building tourism in olds, alberta.

Local businesses are the heart and soul of Olds’ unique cultural landscape. By nurturing our roots, we contribute to fueling the dreams of local entrepreneurs and supporting the growth and prosperity of our community.

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Previously sponsored events in Olds, Alberta have included western staples like the Olds Regional Exhibition, Oldstoberfest and rural sports sponsorships.

We proudly invest in Olds entrepreneurs, sporting and cultural events and marketing initiatives.

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Discover olds, alberta: a blend of history and natural beauty.

Olds, Alberta, a charming town nestled within Mountain View County in central Alberta, Canada, is a must-visit destination for history buffs and nature enthusiasts alike. Situated within the Calgary–Edmonton Corridor, Olds is approximately 61 km south of Red Deer and 90 km north of Calgary. The town's strategic location at the intersection of Highway 27 and Highway 2A, 5 km west of the Queen Elizabeth II Highway, makes it easily accessible. The Canadian Pacific Kansas City's main Edmonton-Calgary line runs through the town, adding to its connectivity.

The Geography of Olds, Alberta

Olds, Alberta, is located within the Grasslands Natural Region of Alberta. The town's downtown area stands at an elevation of about 1,041 m above sea level. As of 2011, the town covered a land area of 14.87 km2.

Climate in Olds, Alberta

Olds, Alberta, experiences a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfb) and falls into the Natural Resources Canada (NRC) Plant Hardiness Zone 3b. The average temperature ranges from around 11.5 °C in late July to −10.1 °C in mid-January. Winters can be quite cold, with temperatures often dropping to or below −30 °C. However, the dry Chinook winds from the mountains help break up the cold. Summers, on the other hand, can be hot, with temperatures reaching up to 30 °C.

Flora and Fauna in Olds, Alberta

Olds, Alberta, is home to a variety of species, including poplar trees and various wild grasses. As an agriculture-based town, a large portion of the flora grown are crops of canola and barley. The fauna primarily consists of livestock like cattle and poultry, with many surrounding farms also keeping horses and/or donkeys.

Residential Areas and Neighbourhoods in Olds, Alberta

Olds, Alberta, is surrounded by residential neighbourhoods featuring various styles of housing. The town also hosts several mobile home parks.

Demographics of Olds, Alberta

According to the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Olds, Alberta, had a population of 9,209 living in 3,810 of its 4,096 total private dwellings. This represented a change of 0.3% from its 2016 population of 9,184. With a land area of 14.92 km2, it had a population density of 617.2/km2 in 2021.

Sports and Recreation in Olds, Alberta

Olds, Alberta, is a hub of sports and recreational activities. The town is home to the Olds Grizzlys Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL), located at the Olds Sports Complex, and the Olds College Broncos, part of the Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference. The Olds Rapids Swim Club is located at the Olds Aquatic Centre. The town also hosts the Hay City Slam Skate Comp every summer at the Olds Skate Park.

Golf enthusiasts can enjoy two golf courses: the Olds Central Highlands 23-hole course and the 9-hole Trail Creek Golf course. The Olds Gymnastics Club, previously housed in the Elementary School, has moved to a new building along 25th Avenue. The town also houses the 185 Olds Royal Canadian Air Cadets Squadron, with the building also rented out by many local dance and church programs.

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Olds is a town of about 9,100 people (2016) in the Central Corridor region of Alberta . It is home to a botanical garden that is an important educational and research centre.

Understand [ edit ]

Olds is a town on the Calgary–Edmonton Corridor, 1 hour north of Calgary and 40 minutes south of Red Deer. The Olds Uptowne & East Village are undergoing historical renovations to revert the buildings back to their original 1900s appearances. Olds College is a living laboratory for agriculture and animal husbandry. It houses botanical gardens featuring unique prairie and parkland flora. The town also has a cutting edge business & technology centre (1 of only 2 in western Canada), a performing arts theatre, and massive health & wellness facility.

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By plane [ edit ]

The nearest international airport is the Calgary International Airport( YYC  IATA ), located an hour and a half away.

By car [ edit ]

Olds is located along Highway 2, 90 km (56 mi) north of Calgary and 61 km (38 mi) south of Red Deer , take Highway 27 west (exit 340).

Get around [ edit ]

Taxi and limousine services are available in Olds.

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• Olds College Alumni Museum ( lower level of the Learning Resource Centre ), ☏ +1 403-507-7952 . Sept-May: W-Th 10AM-5PM, F 10AM-3PM . Maintains a collection of archives and artifacts showcasing Olds College’s achievements. ( updated Oct 2019 )
• Olds College Botanic Gardens & Constructed Wetlands , ☏ +1 403-556-8323 , [email protected] . Open to the public free of charge from dawn til dusk during the gardening season (April to October), the gardens are designed to meet the instructional needs of courses and programs on campus, and are used as the location and subject matter for research projects. ( updated Oct 2019 )
• 51.79265 -114.107291 2 Mountain View Museum , 5038 50 St , ☏ +1 403-556-8464 , [email protected] . Tu-Sa noon-4PM, W-F 11AM-5PM . ( updated Oct 2019 )

Do [ edit ]

• 51.788779 -114.107763 1 Centennial Park , 5037 53 St . Small park centrally located in Uptowne Olds features a Skate Board Park and Splash Park. Home to Olds Fashioned Christmas Events and the Light Up Parade, as well as many events hosted by various organizations. ( updated Oct 2019 )
• 51.805824 -114.054732 2 Olds Golf Club ( 3 km east of Olds on Hwy 27 ), ☏ +1 403-556-8008 . 18 hole, par 3 ( updated Oct 2019 )
• 51.805146 -114.307699 3 Trail Creek Golf Course ( 11 km west of Olds on Hwy 27, 1 km north on Rge Rd 31 ), ☏ +1 403-586-0561 . 9 hole, par 4. ( updated Oct 2019 )

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• 51.792058 -114.10519 1 Uptowne Olds . Small downtown area with independent shops, centred along 50 Ave between 46 St (Hwy 27) & 54 St. ( updated Oct 2019 )
• 51.796266 -114.137601 2 Cornerstone , 6700 46 St ( Hwy 27 & 68 Ave ). Big box shopping on the west end of Olds. ( updated Oct 2019 )
• 51.959413 -114.09792 3 Eagle Creek Farms , 34530 Range Road 14 ( From Bowden - 5 km west on Hwy 587, 2.4 km north Rge Rd 14 ), ☏ +1 403-224-3995 , toll-free: +1-877-224-3939 . U-pick Saskatoon berry farm. ( updated Oct 2019 )

Eat [ edit ]

• 51.795356 -114.105944 1 Grouchy Daddy's , 5038 46 St , ☏ +1 403-556-6488 , [email protected] . M-Tu 11AM-11PM, W-F 11AM-11PM, Sa 10AM-11PM, Su 10AM-10PM . Burgers, pizzas, pastas, etc. Mains $13-23 . ( updated Oct 2019 )
• 51.796327 -114.134816 2 The Pit BBQ , #870 6700 46 St , ☏ +1 403-559-3748 . Tu-Su 11AM-8PM . Barbecue, brisket, pulled pork and chicken, ribs. Mains $14 . ( updated Oct 2019 )

Drink [ edit ]

• 51.792639 -114.107844 1 The Blue Yak , 5102 50th St , ☏ +1 403-556-8030 . ( updated Oct 2019 )
• 51.794141 -114.095242 2 Olds College Brewery , 4601 46 St , ☏ +1 403-556-8290 . Tu-Sa noon-6PM . Part of Olds College Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Management program. The retail store is a social enterprise where all revenue goes back into supporting education. ( updated Oct 2019 )

Sleep [ edit ]

• 51.795601 -114.094294 1 Best Western , 4520 46 St , ☏ +1 403-556-5900 , toll-free: +1-800-780-7234 . Check-in: 3PM , check-out: 11AM . Offers amenities including Boston Pizza, an indoor pool, free wifi and free parking. From $106 . ( updated Oct 2019 )
• 51.795803 -114.10932 2 Circle 5 Motel , #17 4513 52 Ave , ☏ +1 403 556-7755 . Budget motel offering simple rooms with cooking facilities, free WiFi & parking. From $78 . ( updated Apr 2018 )
• 51.794217 -114.094356 3 Pomeroy Inn & Suites , 4601 46 Ave ( corner of Highways 27 and 2A near Olds College ), ☏ +1 403-556-8815 . Offers amenities including an indoor pool with waterslide, complimentary breakfast and free wifi. From $120 . ( updated Oct 2019 )
• 51.796171 -114.135291 4 Ramada , #500 6700 46 St , ☏ +1 403-507-8349 , toll-free: +1-800-854-9517 . Check-in: 3PM , check-out: 11AM . Located in the hub of Cornerstone the Ramada as many amenities including breakfast, a pool and waterslide, and free wifi. From $159 . ( updated Oct 2019 )
• 51.795701 -114.110261 5 Siesta Motel , 5218 46 St , ☏ +1 403 556-3376 . Clean, simple motel. Free WiFi is and parking. Every room has a flat-screen TV. Some rooms feature a sitting area. You will find a coffee machine in the room. The rooms have a private bathroom. From $79 . ( updated Oct 2019 )

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Continue west to Sundre to explore the foothills and eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.

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Have you ever visited a new place and felt ‘wow’ about it? For many visitors, it happens at Olds.

Olds may not be as popular as other cities in Canada, but don’t let that fool you. Olds is a smaller but beautiful upcoming tourist destination that is worth a visit. You will be surprised by some of the unique things to do and places you can explore at this hidden destination.

You can definitely plan a few hours of a side trip here while traveling to Banff or Calgary. You might wish to revisit it someday again, to take a break and relax at Olds.

If you have plans to visit Canada and are not sure if Olds should be included in your itinerary, keep reading. In this list, we have put together some of the things to do in Olds and around. We have a hunch that if you include this city in your travel plans, you will be thrilled you did so.

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Wednesday to Friday: 11 am - 5 pm

Saturday: 11 am - 4 pm

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Mountain View Museum

has received the Recognized Museum designation

from the Alberta Museums Association. The museum earned this designation after demonstrating their continued commitment to meeting or exceeding standards of museum practice.

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Children and Seniors programming.

Events and culture days.

Access to reference and archival materials.

Staff support for historical projects.

See our 3 great ways to donate and help keep "History Alive" in Olds.

Come grow with us on Saturday May 18th for International Museum Day!!

Purchase a Raffle Ticket at the Museum, Pandora's Boox, or Jensen's Mens Wear. Winners will be drawn on May 25th!!

The Museum is happy to celebrate 50 years of service to the community of Olds and the Surrounding Area!

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Hospitality & Tourism Management Post-Diploma Certificate

Join one of the fastest growing industries in Canada with the Hospitality & Tourism Management Post-Diploma Certificate program.

Designed for those of you who have already completed a diploma or degree, this one year program builds on prior knowledge  to prepare you for a supervisory and management career within the Canadian and international hospitality and tourism industry.

Through industry focused instruction, you will develop essential operational and management skills including, functional understanding of front office operations, guest services and experiences, menu planning, food preparation, food and beverage operations and service techniques, tour guiding and tour operations, organizational behaviour, as well as marketing concepts, principles and practices.

Completed through a blended delivery model, this program is designed to help balance work and learning commitments. You can look forward to spending your first term in-person on campus completing six courses, with the second term consisting of two courses delivered online, along with the completion of 600 hour work-integrated learning (paid work experience).

Work Integrated Learning:   Students enrolled in the Hospitality and Tourism Management post-diploma certificate program will be required to complete one paid industry work experience (600 hours).

Program Intake:   Fall Intake (September); Winter Intake (January)

Applications Open: 

• Fall Intake - First Wednesday of October (9 a.m.)
• Winter Intake - First Wednesday of February (9 a.m.)

Length of Program:   One Year

Method of Delivery:   Blended (On-Campus and Online)

Credentials:   Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will receive a post-diploma certificate in Hospitality & Tourism Management. Graduates will also receive certification in Proserve, Food Handling and First Aid.

Post-diploma certificate programs prepare individuals for employment in a specialized role, or for further study. Post-diploma certificates are not a graduate level credential and new international applicants will be required to obtain a   provincial attestation letter  for their study permit application.

Admission Requirements

• Minimum 2.5 GPA from a diploma or degree in a related field
• All applicants must meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement

English Language Proficiency 

The College expects all applicants to meet an acceptable level of English language proficiency of an overall score of 6.0 in IELTS, a minimum band score of 5.5 in each component. We will require official documents such as high school or post-secondary transcripts or proof of successful completion of standardized language evaluation. Full details are available in The College’s full-time calendar or online at   oldscollege.ca/international

Tuition & Fees

Please refer to the current  Fee Schedule  for complete details.

For course descriptions and requisites, view the Academic Calendar.

Academic Calendar

• HAT 1000 - Introduction to Hospitality, Tourism, and Events
• HAT 1050 - Front Office Guest Service and Operations
• HAT 1112 - Culinary Theory and Production
• HAT 1114 - Restaurant, Banquet and Event Service
• MGT 1200 - Organizational Behaviour
• HAT 2550 - Managing Guest Experiences and Tour Operations
• MKG 1021 - Marketing Principles
• COM 1030 - Workplace Professionalism
• WIL 1100 - Hospitality and Tourism Work Integrated Learning 1

Career Opportunities

Olds College has a solid reputation working with employers in the industry! This directly translates into jobs for our graduates. Opportunities include, but are not limited to:

• Hotel Manager
• Restaurant Manager
• Front Desk Supervisor 
• Guest Experience Coordinator 
• Office Manager
• Guest Service Agent
• Food & Beverage Supervisor
• Operations Manager
• Rooms Operations Manager 
• Catering Coordinator 
• Housekeeping Supervisor 
• Service Assistant
• Sales Coordinator
• Marketing Administrator 
• Event Coordinator

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Program Dates

Find out when your term start and end dates are, so that you know when you are expected to be in attendance. For more information, please review the   Program Dates & Fee Schedule .

Class Registration

You will be registered into your classes automatically. This will happen approximately 1 month prior to the start-date for your program. You will be notified once you have been timetabled into your courses. You will be able to see your class schedule in your My Olds College account. If you need to make any changes to your class registration, please contact the   Office of the Registrar .

Technology Recommendation

It is required that you come to Olds College with the following technology:

• A laptop capable of running Microsoft Office is mandatory for this program, as students will be using Microsoft Office programs regularly in lectures and classes.

As part of your student accounts, all students have access to Office 365 for the duration of their time with Olds College. To access this you just need to follow these steps:

• Go to   portal.office.com
• Enter your Olds College email address and password
• Once logged in there is a button on the right that says "Install Office Apps”’

This will give you access to the full Office suite on your computer, for both Windows and Mac based platforms.

Time Requirements

Time Requirements: You will participate in numerous field trips where you will get to network with and learn from partners and entrepreneurs in the hospitality and tourism industry. You will also get hands-on experiences through planning and executing a variety of projects, tours, and special events, including a major capstone project. You will also participate in a paid work experience.

Materials & Supplies:

As part of your curriculum of studies, students will take classes in both our Dining Room and Kitchen. Appropriate uniforms are required for those classes and special events. The dress code will be strictly enforced to ensure that all students maintain the professionalism, safety, and sanitation requirements that are critical to the success of this industry.

While the details of the dress code(s) will be explained in detail on the first day of classes, you will need at some point during the term, to have black closed-toe dress shoes, black dress pants, black dress socks and a black neck tie.

The remaining components of the kitchen and dining room uniforms will be available through the Olds College   Campus Store .

Uniforms will need to be clean and pressed whenever you are wearing it, so you may want to consider bringing an iron and ironing board (if you will be living in student housing, there are a limited number of irons and ironing boards available for sign-out).

Additionally, students will sometimes be required to dress in business formal or business casual fashion for special events and field excursions.

Information on other required textbooks and any further supplies will be provided as you attend each class. All books and supplies will be available during the first few weeks of classes in the College   Campus Store.

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Street sweeping continues Wednesday, May 10 on the following routes:

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Emergency Coordination Centre Activated/Deactivated June 7, 2022

Town of Olds Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) Activated and Deactivated Thursday, July 7, 2022 for cautionary measures during central Alberta's 'Tornado Warning' emergency alert notifications.

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Public Advisory - Controlled Burn

PUBLIC ADVISORY - Please note the Olds Fire Department will be holding a controlled burn tomorrow, Saturday, July 9 in Olds at 5223 54 Street (across from the Cow Palace). Please do not call 9-1-1 as this is fully controlled, there is no need to report it. Thank you.

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Residents Asked to Continue Reduction of Grey Water

The Town of Olds wastewater system is currently maintaining it’s capacity. All lift stations are in working order and the Town is holding water infiltration at bay. Our main priority is to maintain conservation of grey water and residents are asked to ensure their sump pumps are not diverted into the Town’s sewer system. Please check to ensure all water from sump pumps is flowing outside of your home and away from the Town’s sewer infrastructure.

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Residential Street Sweeping

Residential Street Sweeping continues Friday, June 10 on the following routes.

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COVID-19 Financial Relief from Town of Olds

Mayor Michael Muzychka's video address announces financial relief from the Town of Olds for those affected by the COVID-19 crisis. A transcript of his address follows.

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NT government unveils new saltwater crocodile management plan, stops short of mass culls

On the murky waters of the Adelaide River, saltwater crocodile cruise operator Tony Blums has watched the rise of the iconic but deadly species over the past four decades.

WARNING: This story contains the name of an Aboriginal man who has died, used as per the wishes of his family.

"At the present time, we now have a situation where every 50 to 100 metres, we've got a crocodile pretty much over two metres in length," Mr Blums said.

His observation isn't outlandish.

Since saltwater crocs were protected from mass culls and hunting in the Northern Territory in 1971, the species has boomed from 3,000 to an estimated population of 100,000.

Now, in a bid to rein in the threat of saltwater crocodiles to human safety, the ABC can reveal hundreds more are set to be removed from Top End waterways every year.

The Northern Territory government will allow 1,200 crocs to be removed annually, a figure being unveiled in its newly finalised 10-year crocodile management plan.

The new quota is a substantial increase from the previous figure of 300, but stops short of a widespread cull of the species, a possibility put out to public debate earlier this year.

The decision comes less than a year after a 67-year-old tourist was bitten by a two metre saltwater crocodile at Wangi Falls – a popular tourist destination south of Darwin.

NT Environment Minister Kate Worden said the latest move "was about public safety".

"We want to be able to go to our national parks and know that there's waterholes that we can safely swim in," Ms Worden said.

"So that's what we will be doing, increasing that live harvest, taking out the juveniles, taking out some older crocodiles as well, to make sure that those public spaces are really safe."

The government is also making changes so more crocodile eggs can be taken from the wild.

"We've talked to scientists, we've talked to people in the industry," Ms Worden said.

"We've got scientific evidence to back up those decisions."

Plan to fuel remote crocodile economy

The new 10-year management plan also seeks an "increased focus" on working with traditional owners to help fuel the crocodile economy on Aboriginal land and sea country.

One of those who has long been calling for more involvement of Aboriginal landowners in crocodile management is Jida Gulpilil, son of the trailblazing Yolŋu actor David Gulpilil, who starred in landmark Australian films including Crocodile Dundee.

"People do want to live and prosper on their own homelands," Mr Gulpilil said.

"And what better way to be able to do that than as part of their land management and conservation efforts?"

Mr Gulpilil wants his business in north-east Arnhem Land, Gupulul Marayuwu Aboriginal Corporation, to be at the forefront of the new developments, including by allowing a quota of "high-end clients" into Arnhem Land to hunt for saltwater crocodiles.

"We are seeking the support and approval towards the sustainable use of saltwater crocodile live harvest commercially," he said.

"You have the potential to bring in high-paying clients to live harvest saltwater crocodiles around our community areas ... the opportunities there will be very rewarding."

Mr Gulpilil said it would be a vastly different model to so-called "safari hunting" but would allow permitted clients to take a trophy such as a skull or a skin of a crocodile pegged for removal.

"This is not Africa, this is Australia, we don't do safari," he said.

"We are reframing it to be more of a sustainable management system, [as] part of our land management and conservation efforts."

Ms Worden said the NT government is "open to those ideas."

"Whether it's trophy hunting or it's starting a small enterprise in a remote community, what we do want is to get Aboriginal people across the Northern Territory working," she said.

The crocodile industry is worth an estimated $25 million in the NT annually.

Experts 'shocked' over culling debate

Crocodile attack specialist Brandon Sideleau said while he doesn't "have any big problems" with the NT government's new live crocodile harvest quota, he had some reservations.

"I do have a problem if they're going to be removing exceptionally large animals, unless they're in an area that poses a serious danger to people," Mr Sideleau said.

"A lot of these crocodiles are iconic, they're very important to tourists … and they're also very ecologically important, they keep the other crocodiles in check."

Mr Sideleau was critical of the NT government's decision last year to reignite a public debate about culling the species, which he called "disappointing and irresponsible".

"We haven't had a fatal attack since 2018 – that's the longest we've gone without a fatal attack since the 1990s," Mr Sideleau said.

"That's significant, it means the [former] management plan really works, and I was very shocked."

NT crocodile management pioneer Grahame Webb said he also believed the culling debate was triggered for overtly political reasons.

"In this case we had one tourist bitten by a crocodile, and suddenly it became a political issue, with some of the politicians saying 'oh, there's too many crocodiles, we've gotta cull all the crocodiles'," Mr Webb said.

Ms Worden denied the recent culling debate was fuelled by politics.

"We have seen a big increase of crocodiles, saltwater crocodiles who are an apex predator and a risk to human safety," she said.

"You speak to anybody here … it's becoming an issue for people.

"So it's timely that as a government, we look at that, and see what's possible to make sure that we can decrease that risk."

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