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Safety stressed when driving farm machinery

Safety stressed when driving farm machinery

Motorists are reminded to follow all the safety rules when transporting or otherwise encountering farm equipment on area highways and roads.
Commission comments on proposed district

Commission comments on proposed district

Members of Mountain View County's municipal planning commission (MPC) have made comments on a new rural commercial district designation being proposed for the county.
Producers asked to watch for resistant weeds

Producers asked to watch for resistant weeds

Mountain View and Red Deer county farmers are being encouraged to be on the lookout for herbicide resistant weeds in their fields this spring.
Wildlfie centre undergoing renovations

Wildlfie centre undergoing renovations

The Medicine River Wildlife Centre (MRWC) west of Bowden is going green, say officials.
Rail lines being upgraded

Rail lines being upgraded

Canadian Pacific (CP) is upgrading its rail lines from Calgary to Edmonton as part of its ongoing efforts to increase customer service and track maintenance.
Check with RCMP on convincing phone scam

Check with RCMP on convincing phone scam

A recent telephone scammer's scheme might have been inspired by a legitimate RCMP practice of executing warrants related to outstanding fines, say officials.
Bridge closure would be bad news, say residents

Bridge closure would be bad news, say residents

The 64-year-old James River Bridge could be closing in the next few years, say officials.
Shelterbelt assistance plan welcome, says deputy reeve

Shelterbelt assistance plan welcome, says deputy reeve

Newly announced plans to help farmers and feedlot operators finance shelterbelts on their respective properties is a good step, says Mountain View County's deputy reeve.
Elk population a growing concern, say farmers

Elk population a growing concern, say farmers

A marked rise in elk population levels in parts of Mountain View County, and particularly in areas just east of the Red Deer River, needs to be addressed, say area farmers.
Foundation highlights Water Valley talents

Foundation highlights Water Valley talents

The Water Valley area continues to have a thriving and vibrant arts community – thanks in no small part to the tireless and ongoing efforts of Chinook Creative Arts Foundation (CCAF) members.
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