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CARSTAIRS-OLDS -- The Pitstra family has donated 316 acres of agricultural land near Carstairs to Olds College. Valued at $1.

CARSTAIRS -- The Town of Carstairs handed out certificates of appreciation to local athletes who represented the area in provincial competitions. The certificates were handed out before the regular council meeting on June 10 by members of council.

DIDSBURY -- The minimum wage for students in Alberta will soon be changing. Beginning on June 26, the minimum wage for students under 18 will be $13 an hour, down from $15 an hour.

Almost 800 people attended the 21st annual Water Valley Celtic Festival on June 18, representing a marked increase over last year’s total, say officials.

The 2019 Mountain View County citizenship award recipients have shown outstanding commitment and contributions to their schools and the community at large, says Reeve Bruce Beattie.

DIDSBURY-OLDS - It was a great turnout of spectators and vehicles for the Mountain View Pistons' 14th annual Show 'n Shine on Saturday at the Olds-Didsbury Airport. The event's success was helped by the beautiful sunny skies for the outdoor event.

DIDSBURY – A local resident who submitted more than 700 responses to a recent Town of Didsbury recreation and culture survey says he regrets his actions.

Proposed new provincial legislation that would allow local municipalities to offer businesses tax breaks up to 15 years in length could end up pitting municipalities against each other, says Mountain View County reeve Bruce Beattie.

Mountain View County council has approved the municipality’s 2019-2021 strategic plan. The move came by way of motion at the recent regularly scheduled council meeting.

DIDSBURY - Council approved additional expenses of $53,000 for repairs and maintenance for the water department and $28,000 for repairs and maintenance for wastewater to be funded from their respective reserves.