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Thousands attend Mountain View County-sponsored events in 2023

Thousands attend Mountain View County-sponsored events in 2023

Upcoming events include Red Deer River Watershed Alliance's Water Wise May 2 - 3
Twine recycling collection starts April 5 in Mountain View County

Twine recycling collection starts April 5 in Mountain View County

TX2, in partnership with the agricultural service board, collects barbed, strand and page wire to be recycled at no cost to county producers
First signs of grizzly bear reported south of Water Valley

First signs of grizzly bear reported south of Water Valley

Mountain View BearSmart Society reminds residents to ensure their outdoor properties are free of bear attractants
Contentious revised South McDougal Flats ASP approved

Contentious revised South McDougal Flats ASP approved

Certain concerns raised during the public hearing fell outside of municipal jurisdiction, reeve said
Ag land loss minimized in Mountain View County in 2023

Ag land loss minimized in Mountain View County in 2023

Total acres redesignated for all land uses in 2023 was 519 acres, compared with 696 in 2022
Respectful bird observation urged, particularly around Winchell Lake

Respectful bird observation urged, particularly around Winchell Lake

Mountain View County has put out a notice asking birders to be sure to respect private property rights when exploring in the municipality
Olds Rural Crime Watch members work closely with partners

Olds Rural Crime Watch members work closely with partners

Crime watch association covers Olds, Sundre, Bowden, Torrington, Carstairs and Didsbury areas, including Mountain View County and the West Country
RCMP focusing on copper thefts in Sundre area

RCMP focusing on copper thefts in Sundre area

Break and enters in the areas were evenly divided between commercial buildings and oil/gas sites, with three occurrences happening in Mountain View County
Mountain View County investigating fracking water line policy for ditches

Mountain View County investigating fracking water line policy for ditches

County councillor says there needs to be some insurance in case something goes wrong when oil, gas companies use ditches
Conservation projects impacted 95 acres in Mountain View County

Conservation projects impacted 95 acres in Mountain View County

In 2023, five county producers took part in ALUS projects totalling $21,922
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