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New chairman sees funding as challenge

New chairman sees funding as challenge

Former four-term West Central Alberta MLA Bob Clark has been appointed as the chairman of the board of governors of Olds College by the Alberta Ministry of Innovation and Advanced Education.
Neighbouring MPs announce election intentions

Neighbouring MPs announce election intentions

Two Conservative MPs won't be stepping on each other's toes in the next federal election even though both have a home in one of Alberta's new ridings.
Pregnancy centre on the way

Pregnancy centre on the way

Mountain View County councillors have been updated on plans to open a satellite branch of the Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre (CAPCC) in Olds.
Leave wildlife problems to experts

Leave wildlife problems to experts

Fish and wildlife officers in Sundre are asking area landowners "not to take matters into their own handsî when encountering wildlife on their properties. Following an incident southeast of Sundre on Feb.
Company proposing oilfield facility

Company proposing oilfield facility

Mountain View County councillors have been told about a proposal by Secure Energy Services Inc. to develop and operate a full service terminal (FST) in the Harmattan area southeast of Sundre.
Red Deer County buys protective services building

Red Deer County buys protective services building

Red Deer County emergency response teams will soon have a new home in Clearview Industrial Park. The new $2,900,000 facility located on 1.5 acres at 249 Clearview Dr.
Marijuana production facility continues to face opposition

Marijuana production facility continues to face opposition

Despite Mountain View County officials saying there is no going back on a decision to grant a building permit related to a proposed medical marijuana production facility north of Cremona, opponents continue to call for the project to be stopped.
Ag opportunities

Ag opportunities

More than 200 people, including dozens of students, attended the one-day Ranching Opportunities Conference at Olds College on Feb. 6, exploring and discussing ways to improve and promote the region's and nation's agriculture industry.
Minister calls for rural government input in review

Minister calls for rural government input in review

With a provincewide review of the legislation governing municipal governments now underway, recently appointed Minister of Municipal Affairs Ken Hughes says he wants input from West Central Alberta rural councils.
Premier enters horse capture debate

Premier enters horse capture debate

Premier Alison Redford has jumped into the debate over the ongoing cull of free roaming horses west of Sundre, saying the capture program is necessary for the overall health of the wildlife and plants in the area.
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