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Equine excellence on display

Equine excellence on display

Several local equine enthusiasts did well at the 2013 Calgary Stampede. The Eaglesfield Percherons of Didsbury took Best of Show ribbon at the 127th annual Heavy Horse Show, which featured some of the world's finest heavy haulers.
New CAO plans improvements

New CAO plans improvements

The Mountain View Regional Waste Management Commission is not waiting for recommendations from a report to improve its processes and customer service going forward.
Committee asked to consider feedback

Committee asked to consider feedback

A delegation from the Netook Crossing Business Park has appeared before the Mountain View County steering committee overseeing the development of a new area structure plan (ASP) that will guide planning and development for a portion of the county imm
Ag officials take home lessons

Ag officials take home lessons

Southeastern European agriculture officials hope lessons learned during a recent visit to West Central Alberta will end up benefitting their people back home.
New problem wildlife officer on the job

New problem wildlife officer on the job

The Alberta government has created 12 new problem wildlife technician positions to help Fish and Wildlife officers manage the province's wildlife resource.
Minister responds to concerns

Minister responds to concerns

Alberta Health Minister Fred Horne has responded to concerns raised by Mountain View County reeve Bruce Beattie during a recent meeting.
Survey shows number of immigrants in MVC dropped

Survey shows number of immigrants in MVC dropped

During the same time that Mountain View County's overall population shrank, the number of immigrants in the county dropped slightly as well.
Proposed changes to riding boundaries could mean tough choices for MPs

Proposed changes to riding boundaries could mean tough choices for MPs

Now that the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Alberta has submitted its final report on proposed alterations to the map of federal ridings in the province, it’s likely the changes will be in place for the next scheduled national election in
Strings & Keys stays in tune

Strings & Keys stays in tune

The annual Bergen Strings & Keys music workshop was a resounding success again this year, says instructor and artistic co-director Jamie Syer.
Area emergency management prepared for disaster

Area emergency management prepared for disaster

Municipalities within Mountain View County are prepared should disaster strike, say officials. Devastating explosions were caused by a runaway train that derailed in Lac-Mégnatic, Que.
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