Local News

Mountain View County residents tout need for local emergency fund

Reserve could help property owners recover more quickly in wake of natural disasters, says Bergen-area resident John Bargholz

Sep 26, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >

Strings & Keys funding supports area musicians

Ella Challoner, Hannah Turnbull, Lilyann Sanders, Marharyta Sharko, Melissa Hiebert and Tyler Lema are receiving funding in 2022

Sep 26, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Commentary: Firearms battle costing millions

New funding recently announced for Alberta Chief Firearms Office

Sep 26, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Didsbury campground to trial year-round occupancy at limited sites

Rosebud Valley Campground to remain open October 2022 to April 2023 and will involve camping sites 22-28 in the inner loop as part of the trial

Sep 25, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

Carstairs cyclist takes big step towards possible Olympic glory

Top 100 athletes, including Carstairs teen, will now go on to the RBC Training Ground national finals in Ottawa on Oct. 22

Sep 25, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >

Olds volleyball team a promising blend of vets and youth

Senior boys volleyball squad will be getting some extra help from athletes at Olds Agricultural & Technical College

Sep 25, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Commentary: The ultimate sucker punch

Inadvertently threatening our retirement savings is actually just a minor inconvenience when compared to the possible ramifications surrounding the controversial Sovereignty Act

Sep 25, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Olds-area barrel racer hopes to be rodeoing into her 60s

Nancy Leischner and her horse Trooper got their first pro win by qualifying for the Calgary Stampede earlier this year

Sep 24, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >

ASIRT investigating death of ‘physically violent’ 72-year-old man in Sundre hospital

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRST) has been called in to investigate an incident in which a 72-year-old local man died from what police describe as “medical distress” after being involved in a “physical confrontation" with police and a peace officer

Sep 24, 2022 2:43 PM Read more >

Bergen-area tornado victims getting some grant support

Municipal Affairs denies a Mountain View County application to the Disaster Recovery Program to help tornado victims cover property damage

Sep 24, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >