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Mountain View County council has passed first reading and set public hearing dates for three separate re-designation bylaws. The moves came during the recent regularly scheduled council meeting. Bylaw No.

The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) has reviewed the new Canada’s Food Guide released by Health Canada. Lean red meat, such as beef, is rightfully acknowledged as a nutrient rich and healthy protein in the new food guide.

Participating in the annual Alberta Farrier Championship was for a local horseshoe maker more about developing skills than competing for first place.

INNISFAIL -- Alberta’s oil and gas industry may continue to decline if changes don’t come soon.

DIDSBURY - The Didsbury Car Club had a very strong showing at the recent World of Wheels event at the BMO Centre in Calgary. The World of Wheels is one of the biggest vehicle shows in Western Canada.

DIDSBURY -- Councillors were presented with a couple of scenarios for the final 2019 operating budget at the regular council meeting on Feb. 26. Council and administration have been working on the operating budget since before Christmas.

The province’s decision to ban seclusion rooms in schools won’t impact Chinook’s Edge School Division since the jurisdiction doesn’t operate the controversial units, says superintendent Kurt Sacher.

Mountain View Seniors' Housing (MVSH) is now in "enhanced mediation" with unionized staff at its Olds and Sundre facilities, said Bruce Beattie, Mountain View County reeve and MVSH board chairman. In his report to council at the Feb.

CARSTAIRS -- A local charity program was recognized by STARS for donating over $80,000 over the last 26 years.