Local News

INNISFAIL -- The Freedom Conservative Party's (FCP) first chosen provincial election candidate for the Innisfail-Sylvan Lake riding is gone from the campaign. However, the party quickly found another.

INNISFAIL -- Robyn O'Brien believes she can make a difference to the citizens of Innisfail-Sylvan Lake through her work experience in the non-profit sector.

The Olds and District Rural Crime Watch Association hopes to continue to make positive contributions to the fight against criminal activity in the region over the next year and beyond, says new association chairman Jason Leach.

Candidates seeking election in the Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills and Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre ridings have set out some of their respective positions on the provincial carbon tax or levy.

CARSTAIRS -- A group of animal lovers in Carstairs has formed Pawsitive Haven Animal Rescue to provide a safe haven for dogs in need. So far the group has rescued 19 dogs and adopted out nine of those.

Mountain View County council has deferred a decision on a request from Fortis to twin power lines on two county roadways leading into Olds. The move came during the recent regularly scheduled council meeting.

DIDSBURY -- Like many high school seniors, Jocelyn LeClaire has been very busy in her Grade 12 year at Didsbury High School. In October, LeClaire ended up placing first at the World Clydesdale Show in Wisconsin in her category.

The Mountain View County municipal planning commission has approved a development permit for a dwelling, secondary detached residence in the Fallen Timber rural neighbourhood.

CARSTAIRS -- In a story straight out of the movies, a plucky band of curlers from a small town in Alberta took on the Russian champions and almost beat them.

Candidates seeking election in the two Mountain View County-area constituencies have outlined some of their views on the future of gay-straight alliances (GSAs) in Alberta schools.