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While area government MLAs are calling the UCP government’s 2019 budget a balanced and prudent fiscal plan, some area municipal leaders say it will create significant challenges for counties and towns. Released Oct.

CARSTAIRS - Three cross country runners from Hugh Sutherland School recently participated in the Alberta High School provincial championships in Medicine Hat and did very well.

CARSTAIRS - Organizers of a new fundraiser are hoping to bring some money towards not only one great organization but one lucky winner. Pawsitive Haven, an animal rescue organization in Carstairs, is having a 50/50 contest but with a bit of a catch.

Mountain View County council has passed a motion instructing administration to enter into an agreement with Huron Resources Corporation to upgrade Twp. Rd. 312 from Rg. Rd. 271 to Highway 582 west of Didsbury at the company’s cost.

The election of a Liberal minority federal government will likely pose a number of challenges and opportunities for Alberta, say area municipal leaders.

The Government of Alberta is banking on a pipeline being built in the next four years in order to keep spending cuts to a minimum. Finance Minister Travis Toews released the UCP government's first budget Thursday.

OLDS - The election of a Liberal minority federal government will likely pose a number of challenges and opportunities for Alberta, say area municipal leaders.

DIDSBURY - The Didsbury and District Chamber of Commerce honoured local businesses on Saturday at its annual awards presentation and gala at the Elks Hall.

Children dance together during the Halloween Howler at the Didsbury Memorial Complex on Oct. 25. The event was popular with students of all ages.

Fish and Wildlife officers are seeking public tips after poachers killed a bull moose between Carstairs and Madden. Sometime during the weekend of Oct. 19-20 unknown individuals entered private land at Twp. Rd. 29 and Rge. Rd.