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Construction tenders approved DIDSBURY - After a short presentation from Kevin Denischuk from ISL at Didsbury's regular council meeting on July 24, council voted to approve both the tender for the 23rd Street project and the Butte Pump House upgrade
Waste commission deems itself unsustainable

Waste commission deems itself unsustainable

Mountain View Regional Waste Management Commission says it is currently not sustainable, forcing member municipalities to begin making decisions about its future.
Cannabis production, sales rules added to bylaw

Cannabis production, sales rules added to bylaw

Mountain View County council has approved a number of changes to the land use bylaw as part of a review of the legislation that included several open houses and a public hearing.
Council discusses fire dept. safety audit

Council discusses fire dept. safety audit

DIDSBURY - After a couple of special in-camera meetings Didsbury council is looking at moving forward by discussing a fire department safety audit at its next council meeting on July 24.
Crime watch groups get cash injection

Crime watch groups get cash injection

Citizens on Patrol and rural crime watch groups covering Mountain View County are getting a cash injection to help reduce the impact of crime in the area.
Kids tops at Summer Synergy

Kids tops at Summer Synergy

Young Mountain View County residents showcased their skills in the cattle ring recently, bringing home top awards from Summer Synergy.
New construction keeping pace

New construction keeping pace

CARSTAIRS - Development in Carstairs in 2018 is keeping pace with the rate of development seen in 2017. “We’re right on keel with last year’s numbers, so we’re really glad with that,” said planning and development administrator Cathy Lensen.
South Carstairs plan approved

South Carstairs plan approved

Mountain View County (MVC) council has approved the new South Carstairs area structure plan (ASP). The move came by way of motions at a recent regularly scheduled council meeting.
Traumatic injuries in OHV incident

Traumatic injuries in OHV incident

An adult male suffered traumatic injuries in an off-road vehicle incident in Mountain View County over the weekend. The Olds Fire Department was dispatched around 8:51 p.m. on July 14 to a location on Rge. Rd. 2.7.
Looking back in the Gazette

Looking back in the Gazette

1946 - Editorial calls for help for vets The Olds Gazette editorial called for support of Second World War veterans returning to civilian life in the district and across Canada.
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