Local News

DIDSBURY -- Didsbury RCMP are investigating the alleged theft of approximately half a kilometre of Telus cable that was stolen on May 29 from along Highway 22 near Twp. Rd. 301. Staff Sgt.

Firefighters from across Mountain View County were recently deployed to assist with the fight against the Chuckegg Creek wildfire near High Level in Northern Alberta.

The Central Mountainview Advisory Group (CMAG) will be hosting an open house to provide information to landowners and others impacted by the recent demise of Trident Exploration, say officials.

A public hearing is scheduled for June 12 in Mountain View County council chambers to consider a number of changes to the land use bylaw, including as it relates to commercial dog kennels. The amendments received first reading on May 22.

Mountain View County council has approved a conservation easement agreement with Legacy Land Trust for the former Campbell gravel pit, located between Olds and Sundre and north of Highway 27.

The 15-day Walk for Action event, which is seeing about a dozen walkers travel from Edmonton to Calgary, is in Mountain View County today.

DIDSBURY -- The fifth annual Didsbury Antique Tractor Olympics was a big hit with participants and spectators alike.

The Mountain View Gazette received several awards in the 2018 Better Newspaper Competition (BNC) hosted by the Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association. The Gazette took third in Best Overall Score in the largest circulation class of newspapers.

Motorists using Highway 2 northbound between Olds and Innisfail over the next 10 weeks can expect delays due to planned road construction.

Reed Ranch School, the smallest school in the Chinook’s Edge School Division, has been recognized for its outstanding contribution to long-term environmental stewardship.