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New bill helps correct Bill 50 error: MLA

New bill helps correct Bill 50 error: MLA

A new bill that will see approval for future transmission line projects go through review and approval by the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) instead of the government is a step in the right direction for a local MLA.
Wild Rose MP says his new bill will protect public

Wild Rose MP says his new bill will protect public

Wild Rose Conservative MP Blake Richards – whose riding includes Sundre, Olds, Didsbury, Cremona and Carstairs – says his newly passed private member's bill will help protect the public at large and help police by preventing rioters from wearing mask
Officers look for public tips as hunting season gets underway

Officers look for public tips as hunting season gets underway

With the general hunting season now underway and running until the end of November, Sundre-Olds area Fish and Wildlife officers are asking for the public's help in identifying poachers and other violators.
Treatment plants ineffective in hydrocarbon removal

Treatment plants ineffective in hydrocarbon removal

When oil particles from the June Plains Midstream pipeline rupture near Sundre floated downstream past containment booms along Gleniffer Lake, water treatment plants proved ineffective at removing any of the petroleum hydrocarbon products detected.
Proposed service budgets presented to council

Proposed service budgets presented to council

Mountain View County councillors have been given a first look at the draft 2013 legislative services, community service, agriculture and land management budgets.
Road network up for discussion this week

Road network up for discussion this week

The future maintenance and upkeep of the Mountain View County road network is scheduled to be up for discussion at this week's policies and priorities meeting on Nov. 6.
Penhold gravel pit approved

Penhold gravel pit approved

A small gravel pit located 10 kilometres southwest of Penhold allowing for up to 50 trucks a day hauling during peak periods, was given the thumbs-up by Red Deer County's Municipal Planning Commission Oct. 16.
County starts review of draft budgets

County starts review of draft budgets

Mountain View County councillors have started the review of the proposed 2013 budgets, looking over operational budgets during last week's policies and priorities meeting.
McKean open house hears about Water Valley speeding concerns

McKean open house hears about Water Valley speeding concerns

Nine people attended Mountain View County Deputy Reeve Patricia McKean's open house at the Dogpound Rodeo Grounds Hall on Oct. 22.
Delays back up regional sewer system construction

Delays back up regional sewer system construction

A series of connecting sections of pipe were deemed inadequate during pressure testing along the Penhold to Innisfail portion of the South Red Deer Regional Wastewater system, adding delays to a project that's been plagued with controversy for years.
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