Local News

MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTY - The proposed sale of the controversial Trans Mountain pipeline has garnered mixed reaction from several local observers.

Mountain View Food Bank Society (MVFBS) plans to continue to seek out new volunteers and donors over the coming year, while at the same time relying on those who are already on board and doing great work providing much-needed support, says treasurer

Jason Nixon, United Conservative Party (UCP) incumbent MLA in the Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre riding, says he plans to seek re-election in 2018.

DIDSBURY -The Town of Didsbury has released an information sheet and survey for residents in regards to recreation cannabis.

The Mountain View Seniors Housing (MVSH) board has requested that the Government of Alberta dispose of 13 vacant housing units in the communities of Olds, Didsbury and Carstairs. The government owns the units, while MVSH operates them.

With newly formed multi-detachment RCMP units enjoying success in the fight against rural crime, area residents are encouraged to continue to do their part by reporting suspicious activities and persons to police, says Gerald Ingeveld.

A newly released report from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) highlights the significant contribution rural communities make to the national economy and some of the challenges facing those same communities.

DIDSBURY - Twelve competitors participated in the recent Didsbury Ag Society's fifth annual Antique Tractor Olympics at the society's grounds.

Although it is now law in Alberta, the United Conservative Party (UCP) still has no intention of “engaging” on the Protecting Choice for Women Accessing Health Care Act (Bill 9), says party House leader and area MLA Jason Nixon.

CARSTAIRS - Councillors have approved the 2018 safe grad at the former landfill site west of town. The move came during the recent regularly scheduled council meeting.