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Jack-pot: Overpass named in honour of a true central Alberta legend

Local News Galen Hartviksen - June 10, 2026

He had a legendary voice, a hall of fame career in rodeo and now his name will be seen every time you drive along Highway 2.

Soar towards a career in aviation aboard COPA Flight 142

Local News Galen Hartviksen - June 2, 2026

Youth can take their interest in planes to new heights this Saturday with some assistance from the Olds-Didsbury-Flying Association.

Significant rainfall helps lift fire restriction in Mountain View County but raises risk of flooding

Local News Galen Hartviksen - June 1, 2026

Blustery winds and rain swept through parts of the province on Sunday and Mountain View County officials are monitoring those weather conditions.

Q & A with AUC about its May 21 info session regarding Synapse Data Center Power Plant Project

Local News Galen Hartviksen - May 13, 2026

Alberta's independent utilities regulator is holding an information session in Olds this month.

Spring wind storm leads to lots of clean up work for local arborists

Local News Galen Hartviksen - April 27, 2026

Extreme winds challenged central Albertans to try to keep everything that wasn't already nailed down in their yard from blowing away last week.

Queries fielded, lots of listening done by provincial officials at Town Hall on Alberta’s Digital Future

Local News Galen Hartviksen - April 8, 2026

Alberta's Minister of Technology and Innovation says their government believes data centres make sense for the province, and they want to see Alberta participate in the economy of the future.

Alberta’s Minister of Technology and Innovation slated to attend local MLA’s Town Hall on data centres

Local News Galen Hartviksen - April 2, 2026

The Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA is hosting a Town Hall meeting next week on Data Centres and Alberta's Digital Future.

Synapse Data Center planning to resubmit AUC application, conducting in-person consultations in Olds

Local News Galen Hartviksen - March 26, 2026

Synapse Data Center Inc. is in the process of completing the assembly of all the information and technical documents to re-apply to the Alberta Utilities Commission.

Horner says province ‘breaking’ deficit rule in $9.4B shortfall

Local News My Mountain View Now - February 27, 2026

Alberta’s finance minister said the projected deficit in Budget 2026 reflects the current economic reality and rising service pressures, also is pushing the UCP government to review its fiscal rules.

Healthcare, schools, infrastructure top Alberta’s $9.4B deficit budget

Local News My Mountain View Now - February 26, 2026

The Alberta government is projecting a $9.4‑billion deficit for the 2026‑27 fiscal year, higher than originally forecast last year.

New category added for 2026 MVAN Women In Business Awards, nominations open now

Local News Galen Hartviksen - January 30, 2026

The third annual edition of the Mountain View and Neighbours Women in Business Awards is rapidly approaching.

Alberta’s Government House Leader expects all current MLA recall petitions to fail

Local News Galen Hartviksen - December 12, 2025

Joseph Schow commented on the ongoing recall petition saga during his media availability on Thursday, December 11th following the adjournment of the fall session of the Legislature.

Hay, that is awesome: Fantastic Fall Harvest Gala supports Rotary Club of Olds, Hope 4 MVC Kids

Local News Galen Hartviksen - November 20, 2025

The donations have been tallied from this year's Fall Harvest Gala.

Alberta reveals refreshed licence plate ‘deep-rooted in provincial pride’

Local News Galen Hartviksen - November 18, 2025

Alberta's first new licence plate in over four decades is "strong and free".

Check out October’s Indigenous Services events, activities at Olds College

Local News Galen Hartviksen - October 2, 2025

With the start of a new month upon us, it is a great time to circle a couple of dates for upcoming events that are being presented by Indigenous Services at Olds College.

Fire ban now in effect in Mountain View County

Local News Galen Hartviksen - September 25, 2025

If it feels like it has been a while since it rained in Mountain View County, that is probably because there has not been much significant precipitation between mid-August and now.