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Former blacksmith turned farrier from Switzerland built Sundre-area business from ground up

Former blacksmith turned farrier from Switzerland built Sundre-area business from ground up

In the span of about one year, Sundre-area farrier Tom Haas went from waiting for the phone to ring to having no choice to but turn down some clients
Business park redesignation east of Olds approved

Business park redesignation east of Olds approved

Mountain View County council has designed the Highway 27 area immediately west of Highway 2 as an economic growth opportunity and the reeve thinks Noble Business Park falls in line with that strategy
Mountain View County, Town of Olds agree on fire services funding

Mountain View County, Town of Olds agree on fire services funding

“With fire protection services, stability and sustainability are of the utmost importance," said Town of Olds Mayor Judy Dahl after the town and Mountain View County sign new agreement
Commercial dog kennel allowed to operate near Carstairs

Commercial dog kennel allowed to operate near Carstairs

Baby Barks Kennel obtains permit from Mountain View County board after owner appealed municipal planning commission's decision to deny
Area's film inventory project progressing well

Area's film inventory project progressing well

Mountain View County, the Town of Sundre and the Town Didsbury working on a database that contains an inventory of area filming sites
Camping pilot project in Mountain View County extended into 2023

Camping pilot project in Mountain View County extended into 2023

Existing businesses with development permits for riding arenas, public event facilities in direct control districts and business agri-tourism to accommodate unserviced camping/overnight accommodations
Mountain View County council approves 3.2 per cent COLA

Mountain View County council approves 3.2 per cent COLA

Additional community peace officer being hired for Mountain View County
Mountain View County reeve, MLA and mayor discussed health-care issues

Mountain View County reeve, MLA and mayor discussed health-care issues

Seniors advocacy group pitched during meeting on rural health
Equine industry baselines its economic impact

Equine industry baselines its economic impact

Research commissioned by the Alberta Equestrian Federation sheds light on significant GDP boost
ALUS enhancement projects covered 457 acres in Mountain View County in 2022

ALUS enhancement projects covered 457 acres in Mountain View County in 2022

Projects such as wetland restoration and enhancement, riparian buffers, shelterbelts, afforestation and native grass restoration aim to provide cleaner water and air, carbon sequestration and climate resiliency