Local News

Mountain View County council has approved a number of changes to the land use bylaw, including as it related to commercial dog kennels. The move was made during the recent regularly scheduled council meeting.

DIDSBURY - The Didsbury skate park project has received a big assist from a group that is more familiar with skates than skateboards.

DIDSBURY - Town of Didsbury staff are scheduled to present an analysis report on the recent recreation and culture survey at this week's council meeting.

CREMONA - After a prolonged search, the Village of Cremona has found its new chief administrative officer (CAO). Aaron Gertzen, a former district manager for the City of Calgary, started with the village on June 10.

The Mountain View County agricultural service board has received an update on the county’s new twine collection program and producer survey. The overview came during the board’s recent regularly scheduled meeting in council chambers.

CARSTAIRS - Students and staff at Hugh Sutherland School (HSS) stepped up on June 17 to help out three Grade 12 students who were all diagnosed with cancer this year.

The 12th annual Rural Alberta Ride for Dad in support of prostate cancer research was a hit with riders and supporters alike. “The dollars raised per rider was good again this year,” said ride president Gil Enns.

Grain producers in the region and across Canada would like to see the federal government ratify the new Canada-United States-Mexico agreement (CUSMA) without delay, says Jeff Nielsen, Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) president and Olds-area producer.

Fundraising towards the construction of a skatepark in Cremona is going well, with the recent 2nd annual skate-a-thon bringing in $6,957, for a total to date of $30,000 raised, said co-organizer Ashley Newsome.

The Mountain View County municipal planning commission has approved new development permits in Division 2 and Division 7. The moves came during the recent regularly scheduled commission meeting in council chambers.