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Proposed changes to riding boundaries could mean tough choices for MPs

Proposed changes to riding boundaries could mean tough choices for MPs

Now that the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Alberta has submitted its final report on proposed alterations to the map of federal ridings in the province, it’s likely the changes will be in place for the next scheduled national election in
Strings & Keys stays in tune

Strings & Keys stays in tune

The annual Bergen Strings & Keys music workshop was a resounding success again this year, says instructor and artistic co-director Jamie Syer.
Area emergency management prepared for disaster

Area emergency management prepared for disaster

Municipalities within Mountain View County are prepared should disaster strike, say officials. Devastating explosions were caused by a runaway train that derailed in Lac-Mégnatic, Que.
Sundre structure plan nears completion

Sundre structure plan nears completion

About 20 people attended the second open house for the proposed Mountain View County Southeast Sundre Area Structure Plan (ASP) at the West County Centre in Sundre on July 7. The plan has been under development for several months.
Fire departments respond to 1,200 calls

Fire departments respond to 1,200 calls

The five fire departments in Mountain View County responded to a total of 1,278 calls for service in 2012, including 556 in rural communities.
Big Prairie Bridge open for traffic

Big Prairie Bridge open for traffic

By Jared Siemens and Dan Singleton MVP Staff The new $2.8 million Big Prairie Bridge over the Little Red Deer River northwest of Cremona opened for traffic on Friday, bringing an end to months of frustration for drivers in the area.
County approves gravel pit application

County approves gravel pit application

The Red Deer County municipal planning commission has approved an application to start a gravel pit operation near Delburne.
Funding finally approved for wastewater system

Funding finally approved for wastewater system

Following delays, uncertainty and escalating costs, Alberta Transportation has finally agreed to provide the necessary funding to complete the South Red Deer Regional Wastewater project.
Deputy reeve attends EMS talks

Deputy reeve attends EMS talks

Mountain View County deputy reeve Patricia McKean has attended consultation talks examining the future of emergency medical services dispatch in rural Alberta.
Deputy reeve will attend EMS talks

Deputy reeve will attend EMS talks

Mountain View County deputy reeve Patricia McKean will attend consultation talks this week examining the future of emergency medical services dispatch in rural Alberta. During the June 26 regularly scheduled council meeting, Coun.
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