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Pair charged with possession of stolen property

Pair charged with possession of stolen property

DIDSBURY -- A Red Deer duo were both charged with three counts of possession of stolen property under $5,000 stemming from an incident in Carstairs on March 29. Charged were 21-year-old Shae-Lee Lynn Phillips and 39-year-old Brian Frederick Stephens.
Helping bluebirds find new homes

Helping bluebirds find new homes

The Legacy Land Trust Society recently dedicated a bluebird trail with the help of Rotary volunteers and the community.
Commission OK’s permit for new lodge

Commission OK’s permit for new lodge

The Mountain View County municipal planning commission has approved a development permit for a new lodge with a wastewater treatment plant setback variance at Camp Evergreen in the Bergen rural neighbourhood south of Sundre.
Residential property owners see tax rate hike

Residential property owners see tax rate hike

DIDSBURY -- Commercial and industrial property owners will be getting a municipal tax break this year while rates for residential property owners are increasing. The 2019 Tax Rate Bylaw was approved by council during the May 14 regular meeting.
Kickboxing towards better health

Kickboxing towards better health

A twice-weekly health program being held at Olds’ Community Learning Campus (CLC) is proving to be beneficial in many ways, say participants.
Council approves lower mill rate

Council approves lower mill rate

CARSTAIRS -- Council approved a motion to pass the 2019 budget and set the mill rate for the town. The general municipal mill rate will be 6.500, which is down from last year's 6.900.
Motorsport application before council next week

Motorsport application before council next week

CARSTAIRS -- The development permit application for a proposed $11-million motorsports facility east of Carstairs is scheduled to come before Mountain View County council on May 22 for consideration.
Olds-Didsbury Airport 2019 budget approved

Olds-Didsbury Airport 2019 budget approved

Mountain View County council has approved the Olds-Didsbury Flying Association’s 2019 budget. The move came by way of motion at the recent regularly scheduled council meeting.
Trident downfall will impact tax revenue

Trident downfall will impact tax revenue

The ending of operations by Trident Exploration Corporation and Trident Limited Partnership will have a "significant" impact on Mountain View County’s (MVC) tax revenues, council heard during last week's regularly scheduled meeting.
Lyme disease prevention requires vigilance

Lyme disease prevention requires vigilance

With outdoor activities ramping up at this time of year, residents and visitors alike are being advised to take steps to ensure they are not impacted by tick-borne illnesses such as Lyme disease. May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month in Canada.
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