Grants available for local young musicians

Mountain View County has announced the opening of applications for its Strings and Keys Music Education Grant.

The grant is available to local musicians aged 25 and under who are continuing or expanding their musical education.

Grants of up to $2,500 will be provided.

Applications for the Strings and Keys Music Education Fund will be accepted from August 1st to August 31st.

For full eligibility criteria and to apply, visit mountainviewcounty.com.

Questions can also be directed to [email protected] or by calling 403-335-3311, extension 125.

Story written by Bernd Van’t Klooster

Galen Hartviksen
Galen Hartviksen
Straight outta northwestern Ontario, Galen moved from his hometown of Thunder Bay to Alberta in 1998. After graduating from the broadcasting program at Mount Royal College (Class of 2003), it was off to the Town of Olds for the launch of the independent radio station (CAB-K Broadcasting). A fan of all seasons, Galen has been News Director & the voice of the Alberta Junior Hockey League's Olds Grizzlys on 96.5 CKFM/ROCK 104.5 for two decades and in 2024 he was excited to have the opportunity to join the team at Vista Radio and My Mountain View Now.

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