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Netook developers raise spectre of court action

Netook developers raise spectre of court action

Mountain View County could face legal action if council does not allow the previously approved plans for Netook Crossing to go ahead, developers for the Highway 2/27 project warned at council's policies and priorities committee meeting last Wednesday
Sept. 21 set for tax sale

Sept. 21 set for tax sale

Mountain View County council has set Sept. 21 as the sale date on properties listed for back taxes.Fourteen properties were listed for tax sale as of May 2, corporate services director Greg Wiens told council that day at its regular meeting.
Growth corridors 'will not preserve ag'

Growth corridors 'will not preserve ag'

Council's plans to create an Economic Growth Corridor in Mountain View County will undermine its No.
Baby owls spark case of mistaken identity

Baby owls spark case of mistaken identity

Some interesting owls have been spotted in Mountain View County, hanging out on branches and in other locations and sporting a fluffy, snowy coat.
Deer risks peaking as grasses green up

Deer risks peaking as grasses green up

The combination of deer family groups moving together and grasses starting to green up along roadways makes early spring a particularly risky time for motorists when it comes to animal collisions, says Sundre-Olds Fish and Wildlife officer Adam Mirus
CLC fitness centre raising funds for pet shelter

CLC fitness centre raising funds for pet shelter

The Community Learning Campus Fitness Centre in Olds will be raising funds for the Wild Rose Humane Society's effort to build a shelter in Central Alberta.
MVC suspends road-use agreements

MVC suspends road-use agreements

Soft roads and wet weather led Mountain View County last week to suspend all road-use agreements with industry.The suspension took effect Wednesday morning and was renewed Thursday.
Ag society funding 'ask' answered

Ag society funding 'ask' answered

The Olds Agricultural Society's ask has been answered.At last Wednesday's meeting, Mountain View County council approved the OAS request for $5,000 to sponsor youth programming.
Growing projects split county contribution

Growing projects split county contribution

Two community growing projects for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank will each receive a $500 cash contribution from Mountain View County, council agreed Wednesday.
Council approves grant for historic marker

Council approves grant for historic marker

The Burnt Lake Community Association is one step closer to obtaining a historical marker meant to recognize the former hamlet of Stockholm.“We were so excited,” said association member Kay Johanson on hearing the news.
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