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Renewable energy development changes in Mountain View County being considered

Agricultural preservation is paramount in Mountain View County and policies limit subdivision potential and direct non-agricultural uses to minimize the impact on agricultural operations

Sep 14, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Sundre-area emergency services enjoy mostly quiet end to camping season

Sundre RCMP reported half the number of complaints as last year, with local fire department responding to only five calls

Sep 14, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Town of Olds directs residents to MLA's office for Royal Family book of condolences

Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA Nathan Cooper has two books of condolences available for area residents to sign: a physical book in Cooper’s office in Olds or an online one

Sep 13, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >

Cookie toilet toss among Olds harm reduction event attractions

An addiction prevention and mental health promotion held the evening of Sept. 7 at the Olds College of Agriculture & Technology’s wetlands attracted a good crowd

Sep 13, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

Grand opening held for Carstairs fire hall

Carstairs Fire Department celebrates new $4 million fire hall opening with the public

Sep 13, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >

Inaugural Sikh motorcycle club’s ride to Sundre aims to build cultural bridges (11 photos)

Two Sundre non-profit community service groups each receive donation of $11,000 from Calgary's Dashmesh Culture Centre and 5AB Riders

Sep 13, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Commentary: Terry Fox Run in Olds is on for Sept. 18

Decades before smartphones, the web, social media and instant access, Terry Fox's journey had a quiet start and took time to become newsworthy

Sep 13, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Olds film group back showing films after COVID recess

The Mountain View Film Group's first film of 2022, Peace By Chocolate, will be shown Sept. 18 at 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Sep 12, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >

MLA Nathan Cooper defends low key representation of constituents

During an Aug. 30 town hall meeting, Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA Nathan Cooper defended the fact that he hasn’t spoken out forcefully on behalf of his constituents, saying he gets more done for the constituency by being diplomatic

Sep 12, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

Bergen-area mom encourages parents to educate their kids about the perils of porn

Concerned resident who lives south of Sundre recognizes benefits of internet but urges caution about the web’s dark potential

Sep 12, 2022 12:33 PM Read more >