Local News

So far this year, there have been relatively few sightings of bears or occurrences involving them, according to Mountain View BearSmart Society (MVBS) president Paul Fraser.

It's too early to know if donations being made by local people to help with the Fort McMurray relief effort are impacting donation levels at the Mountain View Food Bank, says director Patricia Graham.

The first season of the Mountain View Cowpoke Junior Rodeo series at the Raecer Ranching Riding arena east of Sundre wrapped up with the finals on May 14.

The three members of the recently formed Diamond Willow Vaulting Club based in Eagle Hill are heading to B.C. for a prestigious competition this week. The Canada Cup CVI & Future Champions competition takes place in Chilliwack, B.C.

County resident Dustin Farr saw his province in a rut. First, it was the job losses from the tanking economy but then came the Fort McMurray wildfires and the thousands who've been displaced.

Emergency preparedness has been on the forefront of many people's minds since a raging wildfire in Fort McMurray forced the entire city to evacuate on May 3.

As the world's nations work towards reducing their dependence on fossil fuels in favour of cleaner and more sustainable alternatives, industries must either adapt and innovate or face obsolescence.

Students from Fort McMurray have been settling into their new classrooms at schools over the past week thanks to support from staff, schools boards and students around the province.

About 30 people who attended the Central Mountainview Advisory Group's (CMAG) spring information night at the county office on April 28 received an update on government consultations for the Bill 6 regulations.

Students from Fort McMurray have been settling into their new classrooms at schools over the past week thanks to support from staff, school boards and students around the province.