Local News

In an attempt to ensure new power lines are installed in Mountain View County as efficiently as possible with minimal impact, councillors are calling for a policy that does not support ‘twinning' of lines.

It's grass fire season once again in Red Deer and Mountain View counties, with at least three blazes reported within the last two weeks.

An estimated 400 people attended the Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills all-candidates' debate held last Wednesday evening at the Olds College Alumni Centre.

Cremona residents could be looking at special tax rates, less representation, and impacts to infrastructure should the village dissolve into a Mountain View County hamlet, according to county councillors.

Springbrook's first community garden will have more than just plots for rent when it opens in May.

The Queen's Bench trial of a 19-year-old man charged after a violent home invasion in Didsbury in November 2010 has been adjourned until July.

With the “whack the frac” idea off the table, Mountain View County administration is looking at recovering damaged road costs associated with energy company activity through a sector-specific business licence.

A suggestion by the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) last week that provinces start issuing restricted graduated licences for senior drivers isn't getting great reviews in the district.

Award winning country singer, Gary Fjellgaard will be heading to Red Deer County next week.“I sure love the small communities. It's more one-on-one,” said Fjellgaard of starting a tour this week that will take him from his home on Gabriola Island B.

Wild Rose leader Danielle Smith made a campaign stop west of Cremona on April 2 to announce her party's third pledge, the Alberta Energy Dividend.