Local News

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Albertans convicted of distracted driving in 2016 will face a penalty of three demerits as well as the current $287 fine. Provincial officials announced earlier this month the penalty will increase Jan.

A Raven couple's devotion and commitment to the rural community, including countless volunteer hours for the ongoing maintenance of the historical Union Church, has earned them special recognition from the Spruce View & District Lions Club.

The Mountain View County agricultural service board (ASB) has recommended that penalties in the proposed new topsoil removal bylaw be increased. The board reviewed the proposed bylaw during its regularly scheduled Dec. 11 meeting.