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Dry spring conditions prompt fire bans and restrictions throughout the region

Counties of Mountain View, Red Deer and Clearwater suspend controlled burn permits as wildfire burns north of James River Store near Crammond in Clearwater County

May 2, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Olds man facing sex assault and abduction of a minor charges

Alleged sexual assault victim is missing 13-year-old girl found hiding under a stairway in an Olds residence; accused released on bail

May 2, 2023 1:52 PM Read more >

Recycling stations will close, Mountain View Regional Waste Management Commission says

The closure of eight recycling centres are expected to save commission members about $130,000 in 2023 and approximately $410,000 in 2024

May 2, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Provincial election campaign underway in local constituencies

Provincial election candidates have declared intentions in Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre, Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills and Innisfail-Sylvan Lake ridings

May 2, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Carstairs and county sign new fire sub-agreement

Mountain View County Reeve Angela Aalbers and Town of Carstairs Mayor Lance Colby called a new fire services sub-agreement good for both municipalities

May 2, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Strong results for gymnastics club

Imagine Gymnastics Club hosted its Hay City Classic meet with about 700 athletes from 25 clubs attending

May 1, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Sundre groups partner up to connect job seekers with employers

Second annual community job fair in Sundre expanded this year to include all-ages component

May 1, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Hike For Hospice expands to second community

This year for the first time, the 12th annual Hike For Hospice fundraiser, which takes place May 7, will be held in Didsbury as well as Olds

May 1, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Mountain View County imposes fire restriction

Fire restriction enacted in Mountain View County on Monday, May 1

May 1, 2023 3:16 PM Read more >

Mountain View County updated on RMA resolution progress

One of the county's RMA resolutions calls on the government to “work collaboratively on policy that will find a balance between the development of renewable energy and protection of valuable agriculture lands.”

May 1, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >