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Report highlights student progress

Report highlights student progress

A new Alberta Education report that looked at all grades in the Chinook’s Edge School Division highlights welcome progress in high school graduation rates and overall academic achievement, says superintendent Kurt Sacher.
Producers applaud partnership

Producers applaud partnership

Producers are applauding Canada’s membership in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTTP), says Jeff Nielsen, area farmer and president of the Grain Growers of Canada (GGC).
Cremona tractor rodeo a hit

Cremona tractor rodeo a hit

About 150 people of all ages attended the first-ever Mountain View Tractor Rodeo and Show & Shine at the Heritage Centre east of Cremona on Saturday.
County declines Grizzlys' sponsorship request

County declines Grizzlys' sponsorship request

Mountain View County council has turned down a request from the Olds Grizzlys hockey team for sponsorship help. The move came during the Oct. 24 council meeting.
Cremona approves fire agreement

Cremona approves fire agreement

Village of Cremona council has approved a new fire services agreement with Mountain View County. The move came by way of motion at the recent regularly scheduled council meeting held in the United Church.
Harvest saved by better weather

Harvest saved by better weather

Producers in the region certainly made the most of the recent stretch of good weather to bring in the harvest, says Grant Lastiwka, with Alberta Agriculture in Olds.
Why you shouldn’t feed the wildlife

Why you shouldn’t feed the wildlife

Fish and wildlife officers are encouraging people to do their part to help reduce dangerous situations for both humans and animals. We know they're cute and they might seem hungry, but feeding wild animals just isn't a good idea, and here's why.
Bruce Beattie re-elected reeve

Bruce Beattie re-elected reeve

Mountain View County councillors have re-elected Bruce Beattie as the reeve of the municipality for 2018-19. The election came during last week's annual organizational meeting.
Didsbury chamber awards gala a fun time

Didsbury chamber awards gala a fun time

DIDSBURY - The Didsbury and District Chamber of Commerce held its annual business awards on Oct. 20 at the Didsbury Elks Hall.
Challenges expected with 2019 budgeting

Challenges expected with 2019 budgeting

Mountain View County’s policies and priorities committee has been given a report on the factors that may affect the county’s 2019 budget. The update came during the committee’s recent regularly scheduled meeting in council chambers.
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