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The Mountain View County agricultural services board has approved funding for two riparian and ecological enhancement program (REEP) projects. The move came by way of motion at the board’s recent regularly scheduled meeting in council chambers.

CARSTAIRS-DIDSBURY - So far, two cannabis retail sales applicants have received development permits from the Town of Didsbury, said Matthew Konowalchuk, manager of planning and development services for the town.

The Mountain View County policies and priorities committee has received annual reports from a number of county committees and boards. The move came by way of motion at the committee’s recent regularly scheduled meeting.

Mountain View County council has accepted a long-term infrastructure plan as information and forwarded it to 2019 budget deliberations. The move came by way of motion at the recent regularly scheduled council meeting.

DIDSBURY-CARSTAIRS - With recreational cannabis becoming legal across Canada on Oct. 17, police are ready for anyone who may be driving while high. Cpl.

DIDSBURY - Ross Ford Elementary School Grade 1 teacher Bev Hohenwarter still looks forward to the first day of school after 38 years of teaching, including the last 34 at the Didsbury school.

INNISFAIL - Pot lovers are ready to legally light up. Recreational use and possession of cannabis will be legal tomorrow (Oct. 17) in Innisfail and across the country.

The Cremona Lions Club is a serviced-based organization whose members volunteer to help our local community as well as their country and the world.

Mountain View County council has approved an economic development strategy (EDS) for 2018-2021. The move came during the recent regularly scheduled council meeting. Council approved the 2018-2021 strategic plan in May.

The roadside brushing program in Mountain View County is well underway, enhancing public safety in the municipality by making roadways safer, said Chris Atchison, director of legislative, community and agricultural services.