Local News

Mountain View County council has been given an update on grant applications made earlier by the municipality to the Alberta Community Resiliency Program for the Coal Camp Road, Coal Camp Hamlet, and the Sleepy Hollow dike projects.

Mountain View County council has approval a new crime prevention initiative aimed at helping address the recent rise in rural crime in the region.

A 32-year-old man charged following a fatal motor vehicle collision on Highway 27 east of Sundre two years ago has been handed a prison sentence. Sean Terrence Letwin pleaded guilty earlier to a charge of impaired driving causing death.

Mountain View County council has passed first and second reading of a new code of conduct for councillors. The move came by way of motions at the recent regularly scheduled council meeting.

Early weed control has many benefits as weeds compete with crops for nutrients, water, and light.

The Mountain View County municipal planning commission has approved a development permit application for an existing gravel pit in the Bergen neighbourhood and a permit to allow expansion of the facility.

CARSTAIRS - At the regular council meeting on May 14, Carstairs council passed a motion to accept the 2018 Mountain View Regional Water Services Commission business plan and rates.

The Mountain View County agricultural service board has made a recommendation that the county host an information session for area producers to provide information on changes coming to antimicrobial use rules in the province.

CARSTAIRS-DIDSBURY - With the snow melted and warmer temperatures, people are beginning to tend to their gardens. The benefit, of course, is cheap, tasty and very fresh produce.

The Olds-Didsbury Airport remains an important asset for the entire region, according to stakeholders who took part in a recent tour of the facility.