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Olds RCMP seize illegal cigarettes during traffic stop

Olds RCMP seize illegal cigarettes during traffic stop

A 37-year-old man from Spruce Grove faces charges relating to frauds upon government and possession of untaxed tobacco
Citizenship award winners plan higher education

Citizenship award winners plan higher education

“We are so excited to have such amazing great youth in our community and we sure hope that some of those youth at some stage will want to sit in one of these seats and really lead your community from an elected officials position,” Reeve Angela Aalbers
Mountain View County, Sundre impose fire ban

Mountain View County, Sundre impose fire ban

The fire restriction put in place in the county several days ago has now been upgraded to a fire ban; Rocky Mountain House Forest area also currently under fire ban
Emergency exercise south of Olds will include simulated train derailment

Emergency exercise south of Olds will include simulated train derailment

Public advised that presence of emergency vehicles and personnel south of Olds as well as in Didsbury is a controlled exercise and not a real incident
Mountain View County will engage with new aggregate task force

Mountain View County will engage with new aggregate task force

The Smith government recently announced the creation of the task force, which officials say will “work to streamline regulations related to sand and gravel pits located on private lands, ensuring faster project timeliness while continuing to uphold environmental standards.”
Mountain View County public hearings now have remote electronic option

Mountain View County public hearings now have remote electronic option

Recently adopted provincial legislation concerns planning and development bylaws
Proposed Sundre Airport plan has new development guidance

Proposed Sundre Airport plan has new development guidance

Airport’s future growth projected while compatible surrounding land uses and developments identified
MVC, MD of Bighorn fire sub-agreement updated to simplify fees

MVC, MD of Bighorn fire sub-agreement updated to simplify fees

Mountain View County agrees to use its firefighting equipment in suppressing fires and rescue equipment for extrication purposes subject to an annual operating contribution
Mountain View County imposes fire restriction Friday

Mountain View County imposes fire restriction Friday

All current fire and firework permits are cancelled effective May 30 and no new fire or firework permits will be issued until the restriction is lifted
Mountain View County livestock brand design winner recognized

Mountain View County livestock brand design winner recognized

Contest held to create an honorary brand that would “reflect Mountain View County’s strong agriculture identity and rich history"
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