MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTY - Thousands of people participated in public workshops and other events sponsored and/or supported by Mountain View County in 2023.
In a recent report to council, Legislative, Community and Agricultural Services Director Chris Atchison outlined campaigns held in the county in 2023 that attracted 2,415 participants.
Events included conferences, workshops, seminars, presentations and field days.
The Aspen Ranch Farm Safety, Agriculture and Environmental Awareness camp for Grade 4 students attracted about 200 participants.
The Alberta Air Tour at the Olds-Didsbury airport attracted more than 750.
Aggie Days Mountain View 2023 in Cremona attracted more than 400 over two days.
The Grey Wooded Forage Association annual general meeting, forage-finished livestock producers panel event in Cremona attracted more than 100 participants.
Three classroom presentations on agricultural environmental programs at Olds College attracted more than 100 participants.
The first-annual Women in Agri-Business conference in Didsbury attracted 88 participants. This year's event was cancelled though due to slow ticket sales.
Atchison also highlighted several upcoming events, including the Water Wise: Honouring the Red Deer River Watershed - Red Deer River Watershed Alliance event at the Sundre Community Centre May 2-3.
Aggie Days 2024 takes place May 24-25 at the Carstairs & District Agricultural Society/Carstairs curling rink.
The report also included updates on economic development and communications strategies in the county.
The communications department is currently in the preliminary stages of establishing a Mountain View Regional Communications Group, which will involve the county and four area towns and the Village of Cremona.
“The purpose of this is to foster regular communication and support among these entities, with the potential of quarterly meetings dedicated to discussing various communications efforts,” he said.
“This initiative aligns strategically with emergency management communication endeavours, working with the county’s emergency management team to enhance coordination and effectiveness.”
