Fire Restriction Lifted For All Of Mountain View County
Mountain View County has lifted its Fire Restriction. The Fire Restriction had taken effect on April 23rd. According to a press release from Mountain View County, as of May 1st there had been sufficient snowfall to remove the restriction. Further moisture is also anticipated in the forecast. The statement from the Coun...
May 01, 2024
Legislation Introduced By Alberta's Government This Spring Providing Opportunity For Mountain View Power
Alberta's government introduced legislation this spring to rename the default electricity rate to the Rate of Last Resort. According to the province, the goal of the change is to encourage consumers to find the best option for them and to better understand the rate they are paying. Brent Williams, Chief Administrative ...
Apr 30, 2024
Provincial Government To Develop Passenger Rail Master Plan
Alberta's government is moving forward with a passenger rail master plan. Premier Danielle Smith was on hand for the announcement on Monday, April 29th at Heritage Park in Calgary. She says just looking at commuter rail within the province's two biggest cities is too small a vision for them. Smith notes they want to co...
Apr 29, 2024
Coucil Green Lights Bylaw Aimed At Promoting Densification Of Housing In The Town Of Olds
Council approved a bylaw aimed at promoting densification of housing in the Town of Olds during last week's meeting. The Town's Chief Administrative Officer says it is basically trying to promote building on already existing land versus building new communities on new streets. Brent Williams says this is important righ...
Apr 29, 2024
2024 Olds Gun & Antique Show Coming Up April 27-28
Another edition of the Olds Gun & Antique Show is coming up this weekend at the Cow Palace. Show Manager Linda Toews says it should be a really good show and it is bigger than it was last April. In fact, she notes that it is their biggest show ever with over 250 tables. According to Toews, there are lots of new ven...
Apr 26, 2024
Local RCMP Uncover Additional Crime After Initial Investigation
On April 22nd, members of the RCMP Southern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit (SAD CRU) recovered a stolen truck, trailer, and skid steer and arrested one male after leaving a rural property in Mountain View County. As a result of the above arrest, the property was held and officers of the unit, in partnership with...
Apr 25, 2024
Former Town Fire Hall Project Results In New Home For Trio Of Community Organizations
The former town fire hall in Olds will be transforming into a home for three important local organizations. According to a press release, Olds council instructed administration during this week's council meeting to negotiate with the Mountain View Food Bank, the Olds & District Hospice Society, and the Community Le...
Apr 25, 2024
Horse Expo Canada At Westerner Park From April 26-28
A record number of exhibitors will be set up in Red Deer this weekend for the 2024 edition of Horse Expo Canada. Jack Gordon, Exhibitor Coordinator for the Expo, says over 250 exhibitors will take over all four of the pavilions at Westerner Park. According to Gordon, this is their third year in Red Deer and it has grow...
Apr 24, 2024
Alberta's Government Continuing Efforts To Make Electricity, Utility Bills More Affordable
Alberta's Parliamentary Secretary for Affordability and Utilities was on hand for the provincial government's second announcement in less than a week to take action to make electricity more affordable.In Edmonton on Monday, Chantelle de Jonge - who is also the MLA for Chestermere-Strathmore - stated that no one should ...
Apr 24, 2024
EOHS Band Hosting Baked Goods Fundraiser On April 25
Everyone is welcome to 'Bake It Happen' on Thursday, April 25th at Ecole Olds High School. According to Band Director Chelsea Pederson, they will be selling baked goods at $25 dollars per dozen from 7 o'clock until 8:45am on Thursday morning. She says it is a last minute fundraiser for their bus trip to Moose Jaw, Sask...
Apr 24, 2024