Local News
'Gloves come off' on 2/27: MVC council orders offsite levy bylaw to pay for piped services that majority of councillors oppose
The future of Highway 2/27 development east of Olds was thrown in doubt after Mountain View County council ìtook off the glovesî at its July 20 regular meeting.
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Solution sought for drainage problem southeast of Sundre
Mountain View County council has decided to seek a consultant to update a decade-old study of drainage issues southeast of Sundre and come up with possible solutions.
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Be alert to cougar dangers, officials urge
Although the recent work of the Mountain View Bear Smart Society (MVBS) and its stakeholder partners has done a lot to inform residents and visitors about the potential risks of bear encounters, it's important for everyone to be aware of cougar dange
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Olds hospice effort receives $10K toward program startup
Mountain View County has allocated $10,000 to the Olds and District Hospice Society to help the group develop a hospice program for the area.
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Major to headline MV Music Fest
The organizers behind Carstairs' annual grassroots music bash have released its roster of artists for this year's show.The 2011 edition of the Mountain View Music Fest is set for Aug. 5-7.
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County files argument to MGB in Elsner jurisdictional hearing
Mountain View County will argue this week that there are no grounds for the Municipal Government Board to hear the appeal for the defeated Elsner subdivision southeast of Sundre.
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Dogpound Stampede packs 'em in
The 106th Dogpound Stampede drew a packed audience and more than 100 participants to the grounds for the one-day event last Wednesday.
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Tower decisions put off till September; landowners denied opportunity to speak
For the second time, Mountain View County's municipal planning commission has deferred the development permit applications by CCI Wireless Inc. for telecommunication towers in the Reed Ranch, Eagle Hill and Bearberry areas.
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RD council rejects 46-lot subdivision plan
A plan to subdivide and re-designate about 130 hectares of agricultural land for a proposed 46-lot country-residential subdivision north of Delburne was soundly rejected by Red Deer County Council last week.
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Country Drive to feature 2nd annual sustainable living fair
The second annual sustainable living fair will be held Aug. 6 and 7 at The Blooming Fields.The fair is part of the Summer Country Drive, a self-guided driving tour of about 25 destinations in the area that showcase rural living in Alberta.
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