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CLC held up as world-class learning environment

CLC held up as world-class learning environment

A group of 16 delegates from member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development toured the Community Learning Campus in Olds last week, highlighting the unique nature of the hybrid campus.
MISINFORMATION SHAPING PUBLIC INPUT: DEVELOPER

MISINFORMATION SHAPING PUBLIC INPUT: DEVELOPER

An attempt by developers to save the Netook Crossing project at Highway 2/27 east of Olds hit a snag last week when Mountain View County councillors took issue with claims that misinformation had shaped public input for the Municipal Development Plan
Moonlight meeting laid plans for cherished pioneer hall

Moonlight meeting laid plans for cherished pioneer hall

On March 10, 1911 an Olds-area newspaper notice announced the new country school in Innis Lake would have its grand opening in six days.The celebration promised a ìsplendidî program with a concert and box social.
Sundre applying for 100-bed seniors facility

Sundre applying for 100-bed seniors facility

The Mountain View Seniors' Housing (MVSH) board is expected to discuss a grant application this week that, if successful, could see a 100-bed seniors housing facility constructed in Sundre, say officials.
Rezoning approved for 3 parcels on Deer Springs quarter

Rezoning approved for 3 parcels on Deer Springs quarter

Mountain View County council has approved three applications to rezone fragmented parcels within the Deer Springs quarter section southeast of Winchell Lake.The approval creates three separate titles ñ a 41.6-acre Agriculture-2 parcel, an 11.
New 4-H helmet safety rules praised

New 4-H helmet safety rules praised

New rules requiring inexperienced 4-H horse riders, regardless of their age, to wear helmets during practices and shows are being warmly welcomed by riders and instructors alike.
Paddy steps down as reeve

Paddy steps down as reeve

Choking back sobs, Reeve Paddy Munro dropped a bombshell at the end of last Wednesday's council meeting.ìIt is with great regret that I have to announce my resignation as reeve of Mountain View County,î he said to an empty public gallery.
Man fined following drunken crash

Man fined following drunken crash

A 22-year-old drunk driver who drove through a stop sign and slammed into another vehicle a year ago has been handed a hefty fine.
Hold line on taxes, Munro urges council

Hold line on taxes, Munro urges council

In his final policies and priorities committee meeting as reeve, Div. 6 Coun. Paddy Munro signalled his intention to maintain a freeze on residential and commercial property taxes in 2012.ìCost of living, inflation ñ that's acceptable.
Markerville ladies aid group celebrates 120 years

Markerville ladies aid group celebrates 120 years

Members of a Markerville charity organization originally founded to provide aid to those in need recently got together to celebrate the group's 120th anniversary.Vonin, whose name means ìhopeî in Icelandic, was founded as a ladies aid society on Nov.
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