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As consultations on the proposed Farm Freedom and Safety Act wind down this week, the province’s minister of agriculture says common themes have emerged.

Many crops - canola in particular - seem to be very late and are continuing to bloom into the middle of August.

Municipalities across Alberta received word recently from the provincial government indicating that $597 million of the 2019 Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) funding would be available sooner rather than later.

DIDSBURY - After about three months on the job, Craig Fox is settling into his role as manager of public works and infrastructure for the Town of Didsbury. Fox replaced Greg Skotheim, who left to take over as CAO in Bowden.

CARSTAIRS - A couple of residents are putting together a group to raise money for local charities. The group, 100 Strong Carstairs, is modelled after similar groups in larger centres.

CARSTAIRS-CREMONA-DIDSBURY - While most municipal councils take a summer hiatus, that doesn't mean work isn't being done. Many local towns and villages have infrastructure projects on the go.

A Mountain View County-based exporter of hay and grains has received approval to add to its operations. The county’s municipal planning commission recently approved a development permit with conditions for Barr-Ag to expand its drying system.

A couple of Communities in Bloom judges who recently got to tour local landscape and historical highlights seemed impressed by what they saw during their visit to Sundre.

CARSTAIRS - The sun will soon be setting on longtime business The Only One Under the Sun in Carstairs. The clothing and knick-knack store is closing on Aug.

Additional previously undetected moisture damage has pushed the cost to repair the county’s administrative building over budget. Council approved additional project expenses during the regular council meeting on Aug.