Local News

About 150 people of all ages attended the third annual Pioneer Family Trail Ride and Live Auction at the Alberta Pioneer Camp southwest of Sundre on April 17.

There were 70 participants and many supporters at the Mountain View Cowpoke Junior Rodeo event at the Raecer Ranching Riding arena east of Sundre on April 16.

There will be a triple celebration in Markerville on April 23.

Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) officials will be appearing before Mountain County council on April 27 to discuss a number of issues, including possible tax relief for the hard-hit industry.

A small aircraft forced to land in a field west of Sundre on April 1 was the result of the plane hitting a fence at the end of a runway, officials have determined.

A representative of McDonald's restaurants told a recent conference in Olds that the company's pilot project to ensure the beef it obtains is sustainably raised is just about over.

Mountain View County council approved a contribution of up to $15,000 toward hosting the Tour of Alberta with the Town of Olds this summer. By a 4-2 vote, council made its decision at the April 13 meeting.

Red Deer-Mountain View MP Earl Dreeshen says he is passionate about helping families.

A longtime pianist, organist and choir director recently decided it was time to retire after filling churches and other buildings in Mountain View County with music for 68 years.

Red Deer County council has approved the awarding of a tender for the Spruce View reservoir and water treatment project. The approval came during the recent regularly scheduled council meeting.