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CARSTAIRS – Pawsitive Haven Animal Rescue has put out an urgent call for donations to help cover the cost of medical treatment for two sick dogs that recently came into the care of the Carstairs facility, says co-founder Ashley Reid.

Previous experience as a local rodeo queen in large part inspired a hometown girl to pursue the prestigious national title of Miss Rodeo Canada.

Organizers of the Terry Fox Run in Water Valley are again encouraging families and individuals to come out in support of cancer awareness and research. The 39th annual Water Valley run goes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

DIDSBURY - After a decade of uncertainty, construction will soon start at Shantz Crossing on a regional grocery story called Shantz Village Market, the first structure to be built on the site at the north end of town, say officials. On Sept.

DIDSBURY - Former Mountain View County chief administrative officer (CAO) Tony Martens has been appointed interim CAO of the Town of Didsbury. The three-month contract appointment follows the August resignation of past CAO Harold Northcott.

Mountain View County council has passed first reading of a bylaw that calls for the municipality to lend Mountain View Seniors' Housing (MVSH) $3 million to cover re-financing costs. The move came by way of motion at the Sept. 4 council meeting.

Chinook’s Edge School Division does not plan to impose new school busing fees in the jurisdiction this school year, says superintendent Kurt Sacher. Effective Sept.

CARSTAIRS - At the regular council meeting on Aug. 26, Carstairs town council heard a presentation from a resident concerned about drivers speeding on Rge. Rd. 14.

SUNDRE - Authorities suspect a man reported missing west of Sundre left the area and are seeking assistance in determining his whereabouts. “It’s believed that the individual left the area,” the local RCMP detachment’s Cpl.

The 9th annual Mountain View Arts Festival in Didsbury on Saturday and Sunday highlighted many of the talented artists in the region. The festival included dancers, storytellers, musicians, handicrafts, painters, potters, carvers and others.