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Planning manager launches consulting business in Olds

Planning manager launches consulting business in Olds

Nathan Petherick is broadening his reach to include all of Central Alberta.
Region tapped for health-care needs

Region tapped for health-care needs

A cross-section of community members discussed health-care-related concerns during three area meetings this month.Alberta Health Services is in the process of hosting community and rural engagement sessions in 85 communities across the province.
MVC socked with $365,000 shortfall

MVC socked with $365,000 shortfall

The final numbers are in and Mountain View County's budget is $365,000 short.
RD County geared for spring cleanup

RD County geared for spring cleanup

After last year's wet summer and fall and this year's March snowfall, Red Deer County staff is expecting one of the busiest spring cleanups in a number of years.
Police warn of paving scam's return

Police warn of paving scam's return

A seasonal scam, that targets seniors and rural residents, is just around the corner and will likely show up in Mountain View County within the next month.
Council holds firm to low-density ban cut-off

Council holds firm to low-density ban cut-off

Mountain View County council has refused to make an exception to its ban on low-density country-residential development for applications filed after last November.Rebecca and Stephen Hagglund requested their Dec.
County sandbagger on loan for southeastern flood preps

County sandbagger on loan for southeastern flood preps

Mountain View County has loaned out its sandbagger unit to the Alberta Emergency Management Agency in preparation for flood response in the southeastern part of the province.
Appeal board rules not to hear appeal

Appeal board rules not to hear appeal

The Red Deer County Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board ruled that they did not have the jurisdiction to hear an appeal from a resident applying for several building permits.
Axe falls in MVC: ops director, planning manager, 5 others let go in county reorg

Axe falls in MVC: ops director, planning manager, 5 others let go in county reorg

Operational services director Steve McInnis and planning manager Nathan Petherick were among seven Mountain View County employees terminated on March 10 as part of a corporate reorganization, chief administrative officer Tony Martens said.
Human trafficking a $42.5-billion industry

Human trafficking a $42.5-billion industry

Human trafficking is a growing problem around the world and here in Canada, a volunteer with the Action Coalition on Human Trafficking Alberta told an audience recently at the Mountain View County office.
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