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
Traffic Stop In Mountain View County Leads To Recovery Of Stolen Property
A stolen truck trailer and skid steer have been recovered by the Southern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit (SAD CRU). A white GMC Sierra was observed by officers who were investigating property crime in Mountain View County on April 22nd. According to police, the truck had an obstructed licence plate and was towin...
Apr 24, 2024
Update Shared By Town Of Olds On Recent Temporary Repairs By CP Rail On Highway 27
According to an update shared by the Town of Olds, Canadian Pacific (CP) Rail has communicated that there is a delay in completing the remaining repairs at the Highway 27 crossing. In the update, CP Rail points out that the recent temporary repairs have been conducted as a precursor to more substantial and essential ma...
Apr 23, 2024
Fire Restriction In Place Until Further Notice In All Of Mountain View County
A fire restriction is now in place in all of Mountain View County. It took effect on Tuesday, April 23rd and will remain in place until further notice. Under a fire restriction, only certain activities are permitted including the cooking of food using a barbeque, fires in an acceptable fire pit or acceptable fireplace,...
Apr 23, 2024
Suspected Arson At Olds Association For Community Living Being Investigated By RCMP
Mounties are investigating a suspected arson in Uptowne Olds. Olds RCMP and the Olds Fire Department were called to a structure fire at the Olds Association for Community Living at about 10:30pm on Friday, April 19th. Upon arrival, police say it was determined that the building had been unlawfully entered. According to...
Apr 22, 2024
Mountain View Regional Film Office Receives Northern And Regional Economic Development Program Funding
Long-term planning and an organizational development strategy for the Mountain View Regional Film Office is being supported by a $50,000 grant from the province of Alberta. The grant funding is through the Northern and Regional Economic Development (N-RED) program. Jonathan Allan, Economic Development Officer with the ...
Apr 22, 2024
Rain Barrel Fundraiser Supporting Water Valley Arts & Wellness Foundation
A special rain barrel fundraiser is underway for the Water Valley Arts & Wellness Foundation. Tammi Henke with the Water Valley Arts & Wellness Centre says the current maintenance they want to do on their building is upgrading the kitchen so it can be considered a commercial kitchen. Henke happened to come acro...
Apr 22, 2024
Sundre Area Resident Among Recipients Of Minister's Seniors Service Awards
Alberta's Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services says the province has to really make sure it works together with a lot of great organizations to be able make sure that seniors can remain comfortably in their home communities. Jason Nixon adds, it is something he is very passionate about, particularly in ru...
Apr 19, 2024
Offences Occurring In Raymond, Lethbridge, Vegreville, Two Hills, And Sundre Lead RCMP To Lay Multiple Fraud Charges
Southern Alberta - RCMP Southern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit (SAD CRU), in partnership with Raymond RCMP and the Western Canada Lottery Corporation, took over a crime series involving a technique called the "Manual Entry Transaction Fraud". The crime series targeted small business convenience stores...
Apr 17, 2024
12th Annual Interact Banquet At Ecole Olds High School On May 1
The Ecole Olds High School Interact Club is holding its 12th annual fundraiser banquet next month. It is slated for May 1st from 5:30pm until 8 o'clock in the commons at the high school. Sam Schmitt with the Club says this year all of the proceeds will be going to the Mountain View Food Bank. Schmitt says they always l...
Apr 17, 2024
Alberta RCMP Officer Involved In Shooting In Cochrane
Cochrane, Alta. - On April 16, 2024, at 5:08 p.m., Cochrane RCMP attempted the arrest of a suspect following a traffic stop in a rural area surrounding Cochrane. The suspect's vehicle collided with a police vehicle, disabling the suspect's vehicle in the process. The suspect then exited his vehicle and a confrontation ...
Apr 17, 2024