Mountain View County News

Extreme danger: Wildfires ignite in forest protection area west of Sundre

Alberta officials elevated wildfire risk to the highest level May 3 after five wildfires discovered since Thursday

May 3, 2025 12:01 PM Read more >

Commission says no to yurt proposal west of Olds

With no ag-related activities currently being conducted on the property, MVC's administration says proposal isn't agri-tourism

May 3, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

Mountain View County imposes fire restriction Friday

As of May 2, all current fire and firework permits are cancelled and no new fire or firework permits will be issued until the restriction is lifted

May 2, 2025 1:54 PM Read more >

Forage association updates Mountain View County's ag board on activities

Formed in 1972, FFGA is a non-profit producer driven group that addresses issues, ideas, and innovations for forage and livestock producers in south central Alberta.

May 2, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

Wildfire danger elevated to very high Thursday in forest protection area west of Sundre

Alberta officials warned on May 1 that the wildfire danger will remain elevated with warm temperatures expected to continue over the next few days

May 1, 2025 2:39 PM Read more >

District's first grizzly bear spotted this spring west of Bearberry

Officials are advising residents and visitors to the district to exercise caution.

Apr 30, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

PONOKA-DIDSBURY PRELIMINARY ELECTION RESULTS: Voter turnout, candidate ballot tallies

Find out which candidates had the most and least ballots cast for them, by whom and when

Apr 29, 2025 5:15 PM Read more >

Yellowhead’s Conservative candidate humbled by overwhelming lead, wins riding

Mountain View County's William Stevenson projected to win new Yellowhead riding

Apr 28, 2025 11:00 PM Read more >

Fifth Mountain View County councillor plans to seek re-election

Alan Miller joins Angela Aalbers, Dwayne Fulton, Jennifer Lutz, Greg Harris and Tiffany Nixon in announcing plans to run in the October election

Apr 28, 2025 3:00 PM Read more >

Wildfire danger elevated to high Saturday in forest protection area west of Sundre

Warm, windy conditions on April 26 impacting lower-lying areas with little to no snow and dry, exposed vegetation

Apr 26, 2025 1:47 PM Read more >