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Safe winter burning and driving encouraged

Safe winter burning and driving encouraged

With winter now officially underway, provincial officials are advising Albertans to be cautious when driving on snow- or ice-covered roads. “We all know that Alberta's weather can change suddenly and drastically.
Murder suspect will apply for bail "as soon as possible"

Murder suspect will apply for bail "as soon as possible"

A 49-year-old Calgary man facing a first-degree murder charge in the killing of a man found dead outside Carstairs more than eight years ago will be back in Didsbury provincial court early next month.
COOL repeal great news, says reeve

COOL repeal great news, says reeve

Mountain View County Reeve Bruce Beattie calls the repeal of the mandatory country of origin labeling (COOL) requirements by the United States great news for beef and pork producers in the region. “It is good to see since the U.S.
Playing safe in winter

Playing safe in winter

Instances of people operating snowmobiles while impaired aren't a major issue in the Sundre RCMP detachment's district. However, that's not to say it never happens, just that incidents aren't being caught or reported, said Cpl. Joe Mandel.
Habitat For Humanity hopes to raise $325,000

Habitat For Humanity hopes to raise $325,000

The Mountain View chapter of Habitat For Humanity (MVHFH) has obtained title to a piece of land in Olds donated by the town. Now they want to raise $325,000 so they can build two duplexes on that site to house two families.
Association will work with government on regulations

Association will work with government on regulations

The Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties (AAMDC) hopes to work closely with the provincial government to ensure regulations around the new Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act (formerly Bill 6) take both safety and in
Mayor Wood remains optimistic for economic outlook

Mayor Wood remains optimistic for economic outlook

Despite a struggling economy with hundreds of job layoffs in parts of the province in recent months, Red Deer County Mayor Jim Wood is choosing to remain optimistic.
County asked for Sundre visitor information centre support

County asked for Sundre visitor information centre support

The Sundre and District Chamber of Commerce has asked Mountain View County to provide $10,000 in support of the chamber's visitor information centre (VIC) in 2016.
Shooters support local kids

Shooters support local kids

The Silver Willow Sporting Club hosted its 27th Annual Winter Classic Shoot on Dec. 5 in support of local charities. The event sees competitors donate an unwrapped gift for a boy or girl as part of their admission to the competition.
Creative wrappings and other things

Creative wrappings and other things

This season brings many remembrances of family gatherings, laughter and wrappings. Everyone seems to have their own hoarded collection of stories. As kids we received a few gifts each and a homemade stocking.
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