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Brick by brick: Olds council receives update on progress made by Town’s 2025 Housing Strategy

Town of Olds Galen Hartviksen - August 25, 2026

The Town of Olds started constructing a housing strategy last year and at this week's meeting council received an update on what has been built so far.

‘Project too close to surrounding community’: AUC denies Synapse’s proposed power plant application for data centre in Olds

Town of Olds Galen Hartviksen - August 18, 2026

The Alberta Utilities Commission has denied Synapse Real Estate Corporation's power plant application.

New chapter: Council approves changes to funding split between Cremona and Water Valley libraries

Mountain View County Galen Hartviksen - August 17, 2026

Time was bookmarked at last week's Mountain View County council meeting for discussion about the funding split between the Cremona Library and the Water Valley Library.

Changes in the air? MV County considering operating, management shake up at local airports

Mountain View County Galen Hartviksen - August 15, 2026

Discussions about management of the local airports took flight at this week's Mountain View County council meeting.

Built to last: Repayment of Mount View Lodge debentures celebrated by County, Seniors’ Housing

Mountain View County Galen Hartviksen - August 14, 2026

The longstanding partnership that Mountain View County has built with Mountain View Seniors' Housing recently reached a special milestone.

Recent rainfall allows for fire restriction to be lifted in Mountain View County

Mountain View County Galen Hartviksen - August 11, 2026

A county-wide fire restriction for Mountain View County was officially lifted on Tuesday afternoon.

Summer Synergy sponsorship sanctioned by Town of Olds council

Town of Olds Galen Hartviksen - July 2, 2026

Olds council approved some sponsorship bucks last week to help grow a premier youth livestock showcase.

Town of Olds moves Canada Day festivities from Centennial Park to inside Sportsplex

Town of Olds Galen Hartviksen - June 30, 2026

The Canada Day parade in the Town of Olds goes rain or shine on July 1st at 10am.

Whirly good deed: MV County logo added to STARS helicopter for soaring to donation milestone

Mountain View County Galen Hartviksen - June 25, 2026

Sunshine, pancakes and a bright red STARS helicopter touching down were all part of Mountain View County's annual Canada Day ratepayer appreciation breakfast on Thursday, June 25th.

Key infrastructure upgrade project gets off to soggy start

Town of Olds Galen Hartviksen - June 24, 2026

The 57th Avenue infrastructure project in Olds has slipped about a week behind in its construction time.

Propellers and pancakes: STARS helicopter logo unveiling on June 25 at annual Mountain View County breakfast

Mountain View County Galen Hartviksen - June 22, 2026

Guests to the annual ratepayer breakfast at the Mountain View County office this week will be keeping their eye on the sky in order to see more than just the weather.

Olds RCMP community engagement efforts highlighted in quarterly report

Town of Olds Galen Hartviksen - June 16, 2026

The most recent Olds RCMP quarterly report was presented to Town council last week and it highlighted community engagement efforts.

Feasibility study starts journey towards expanded rural transit opportunities in Olds

Town of Olds Galen Hartviksen - June 12, 2026

Olds council accepted a Rural Transit Feasibility Study for information at this week's meeting.

High water flows and risk of flooding results in closure of Water Valley Campground

Mountain View County Galen Hartviksen - June 2, 2026

As the rainfall continues this week, Mountain View County is updating community members about the status of its public parks.

Keep tabs on road construction season in Olds via Voyent Alert app

Town of Olds Galen Hartviksen - May 29, 2026

Road resurfacing work is underway in the Town of Olds.

Mountain View Power Community Grants for this spring include funding boosts for four local organizations

Town of Olds Galen Hartviksen - May 26, 2026

Olds council gave the green light to the MVP Grant Committee's spring 2026 recommendations at the Monday, May 25th meeting.