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Uniting Canadians through a determined convoy

Uniting Canadians through a determined convoy

INNISFAIL -- Alberta’s oil and gas industry may continue to decline if changes don’t come soon.
Car club wins big at World of Wheels

Car club wins big at World of Wheels

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.
Operational budget given closer look

Operational budget given closer look

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.
Seclusion rooms being banned

Seclusion rooms being banned

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.
Seniors' housing negotiations ongoing

Seniors' housing negotiations ongoing

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.
Community chest honoured by STARS

Community chest honoured by STARS

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

Minister responds to council concerns

The provincial minister of health has responded to correspondence from Mountain View County outlining concerns with current health-care services in the district.
Board given disaster guide update

Board given disaster guide update

The Mountain View County agricultural service board (ASB) has been given an update on the new Guide for Declaring Municipal Agricultural Disasters in Alberta from the Rural Municipalities of Alberta.
Ag board will provide review input

Ag board will provide review input

The Mountain View County agricultural service board (ASB) will be asked to provide input and comments on the county’s plans to update the municipal development plan (MDP), members heard during the recent regularly scheduled meeting in council chamber
Hus a master of Canadiana

Hus a master of Canadiana

CARSTAIRS - It was a near full house at the Carstairs Heritage Centre on Feb. 24 for cowboy singer Tim Hus. He put on a great show full of songs about Canadiana. The show was part of the museum's concert series.
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