Local News

Canadians grain growers would like federal election candidates to recognize the ongoing contribution farmers are making to reduce impacts on the environment, says Jeff Nielsen.

Mountain View County’s agricultural service board has approved a plan to have alternative land use services (ALUS) sites in the county photographed. The move came by way of motion during the board’s recent regularly scheduled meeting.

Sundre Petroleum Operator’s Group (SPOG) officials will be happy to provide input into a recently announced review of the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), said executive director Tracey McCrimmon.

DIDSBURY - A new group in town, 100 Didsburians, wants to impact the community in a big way, members say.

Changes to the funding of policing in rural Alberta reportedly being considered by the government raise a number of significant concerns, says Al Kemmere, the president of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta Association (RMA).

The candidates in the Red Deer-Mountain View federal riding have outlined some of their respective plans for the local and national economy. Canadians go to the polls on Oct. 21, with 338 seats up for grabs.

The newly launched Werklund School of Agriculture Technology at Olds College represents an important step forward for both students and the nation’s agriculture industry, say officials.

The 39th annual Terry Fox Run in Water Valley was still going strong as 86 participants and volunteers hit the pavement on Sept. 15 with the goal of raising money for raising money for cancer research.

CREMONA - It was a huge turnout on Sept. 15 at the Big Red Barn Heritage Centre just outside of Cremona for the Magic of Christmas Toy Run.

The Mountain View County agricultural service board has received and reviewed the results of a recent survey regarding agricultural plastics recycling. The update came during the board’s recent regularly scheduled meeting in council chambers.