Seasons Olds has announced that they have made a donation of over 281 canned goods to the Mountain View Food Bank Society. The community at Seasons also raised a $2100 cash donation. Between July 1st and 12th, Seasons Olds held its annual ‘One Can Make a Difference’ company-wide challenge to collect the most...

The Municipal District of Bighorn is advising residents of an out of control wildfire roughly 25 kilometers west of Water Valley. As a result, an evacuation order has been issued for the area and residents are advised to check in at a reception centre at the Water Valley Community Hall. Staff...

Alberta Grains, in collaboration with the provincial government and industry partners, recently announced substantial inaugural funding to support Western Crop Innovations in advancing agricultural research and innovation tailored for the Western Prairies. Alberta Grains’ contributions of $375,000 will support WCI through through March 31st, 2025. Alberta Grains intends to further discussions...

The Olds Regional Exhibition has plenty of events happening this summer. Each and every Thursday is Farmers Markets in Olds, from 3:30 to 6:30 at the Cow Palace. Emily Cartwright with the Olds Regional Exhibition, says that Flat Track racing is back in Olds this weekend as well. The Alberta Flat Track...

As Alberta's population continues to grow, the Government of Alberta is recognizing the need to increase education spending. Alberta’s government is investing $215 million to help alleviate these pressures, beginning in the 2024-25 school year. This investment will expand operational funding for school authorities across the province and increase the number...

Mountain View County has put a fire restriction in effect, in place until further notice. Recent hot and dry weather has quickly dried out vulnerable fire areas, and a small spark could ignite a large fire. As a result, the only fires activities now allowed in the county include cooking with...