Local News

Participation in Mountain View County-supported events neared 6,000

SPOG Neighbours Day Trade Fair and Expo was the top attended event Mountain View County helped sponsor in 2024

Feb 22, 2025 10:00 AM Read more >

Appeal board upholds denial of Reed Ranch-area acreages

The MPC refused an application to subdivide three lots within an existing 10 acre parcel along Wimborne Road, approximately 25 kilometres northeast of Olds

Feb 22, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

Commentary: Very troubling allegations of government interference

Health-care advocates are calling for independent investigations into the allegations

Feb 22, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

ROAD REPORT: Commute road conditions, Highway 2 traffic cameras

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras

Feb 22, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

Property tax exempt status granted to non-profits in Olds

Initially six applicants received tax exempt status. On Feb. 10, council granted tax exemption to the Friends of the Grizzlys and Mountain View Lodge No. 16 AF & AM, after receiving information proving their benefit to the community

Feb 21, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

Innisfail Harvest Festival secures municipal sponsorship

Council’s approval is the first one under the Town of Innisfail's newly approved sponsorship policy

Feb 21, 2025 3:00 PM Read more >

Funds sought to develop fire management plan for Sundre

Town officials say intent is primarily to investigate potential need to protect vital infrastructure

Feb 21, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Rural businesses in Alberta optimistic for 2025, despite obstacles

Companies in the professional, scientific and technical services are among the most confident of business owners in Alberta, Statistics Canada survey shows.

Feb 21, 2025 10:22 AM Read more >

Olds fund donates $1,000 each to non-profit groups

This year’s beneficiaries include Kirsten’s Place, Olds & District Hospice, Historical Society, Kiwanis Club of Olds, and the Olds & District Special Olympics

Feb 21, 2025 10:00 AM Read more >

Maple Leaf Exchange looking for host families in Didsbury

Students from Miki, Japan will be in Didsbury March 21-26

Feb 21, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >