Mountain View County News

Largely residential development proposed south of Olds golf course

The concept plan proposes 45 county residential lots, each greater than two acres and a dozen industrial, commercial lots

May 30, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Rain delays crop seeding but Central Alberta over half done

Majority of fall-seeded crops in the province are rated in good to excellent conditions except in the Peace Region, says Alberta Agriculture report

May 24, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Second public hearing called for Olds - Didsbury Airport plan

Plan provides direction for the future land use, subdivision potential and requirements for future development of the airport and lands surrounding the airport

May 22, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Mountain View County denies permit for $20-million racetrack development

Rocky Mountain Motorsports proposed eight-building development on already controversial racetrack facility

May 16, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Former area golfer wins 2023 Moe Norman Apprentice Professional of the Year

Mitch Bach, who grew up playing at the Forest Heights Golf Course, said he was surprised and humbled after learning he was named recipient of the PGA of Canada award

May 13, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Central Alberta People’s Party of Canada candidate leaves party

Kelly Lorencz over time became increasingly dismayed by party apparatus that he said wasn’t adequately responsive to membership’s concerns

May 12, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

County roads near Olds impacted by Saturday cycling race

The Hay City Road Race is organized by the BICI Sport Cycling Club from Calgary, a member of the Alberta Bicycling Association.

May 11, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Man charged with property crimes in Mountain View County charged again

Stolen generator, enclosed utility trailer and over a thousand pounds of copper wire seized in Southern Alberta District RCMP Crime Reduction Unit's latest investigation

May 10, 2024 4:06 PM Read more >

Proposed updated Olds - Didsbury Airport plan concerns residents

Council is expected to consider second and third readings of bylaw enactiong new plan during the May 8 council meeting

May 7, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Engineering is next step in Westward Ho bank stabilization project

Report identified six areas of concern, totalling about 470 metres of stream bank, with one area deemed high risk, four a moderate risk, and one a low risk

May 5, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >