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A local MLA says that the recently appointed property rights advocate won't help Albertans maintain their land rights.

A public hearing has been scheduled for Jan. 23 at the Mountain View County office regarding a proposed facility for the promotion of Aboriginal culture and heritage.

The Sundre Petroleum Operators Group (SPOG) has outlined some of its plans for the new year, including a spring mutual aid exercise and an education session about flaring at an environment committee Learn at Supper event in April, says executive dire

In an effort to get financial compensation for landowners impacted by oil and gas activities, Mountain View County councillors have passed a motion to have a provincewide resolution prepared on behalf of the municipality.

Mountain View County councillors have OK'd a one per cent cost of living increase for staff and council for 2013.During the Dec. 12 regular council meeting, councillors approved the increase, which will cost the county an additional $95,000.

Chinook's Edge School Division board members were given an update recently about the successes of the division's Equinox program.

Chinook's Edge School Division officials responded immediately to assist staff in handling any potential emotional fallout with students from the horrific Dec. 14 shooting tragedy at Connecticut's Sandy Hook Elementary School.

In an effort to better protect the county's road network from damage caused by heavy oilfield truck traffic, Mountain View County councillors have instructed administration to determine which roadways in the municipality may need to have immediate ro

Mountain View County's 2013 capital and operating projects budget, passed at the latest council meeting, includes funding for projects throughout the municipality.

Mountain View County councillors have passed a motion regarding a funding request from the Sundre Health Professional Attraction and Retention Committee.