Local News

DIDSBURY - The Town of Didsbury held a roundtable meeting with 15 local developers and builders joining council and administration on April 26 at the town office. The idea of the meeting came from council as a way of engaging with developers.

CARSTAIRS - At the recent regular council meeting, council approved an amended protocol on providing tax information policy.

DIDSBURY - At the regular council meeting on April 24, council approved a tax rate decrease to residential and non-residential vacant properties and a zero per cent rate increase for the remaining assessment classes.

DIDSBURY - A dispute between a Didsbury resident and his neighbour has led to a couple of charges, says Didsbury RCMP Staff Sgt. Chad Fournier.

DIDSBURY - One of the district's largest yearly charity events has expanded to three full days. The Didsbury Car Club's flagship event, the Show 'n Shine, will be expanding this year to encompass three days.

Depending on whom you ask, the provincial government is either doing a good job in addressing the rise in rural crime or is falling far short of doing enough.

Mountain View County will be seeking public input on a proposed new public participation policy mandated under the updated provincial Municipal Government Act (MGA).

Although Sundre’s mayor has concerns regarding the substantial deficit in the provincial government’s 2018 budget, he also sees room for optimism as Alberta’s economy is forecast to continue growing.

Anyone interested in starting up a cannabis retail operation in the district or elsewhere in Alberta will face various fees and numerous other requirements, according to recently released government rules posted on the Alberta Gaming Liquor & Can

DIDSBURY - The roads leading to and from the temporary bridge over Rosebud Creek on Highway 582 have finally been repaired after the combination of heavy traffic, warmer temperatures and freezing and thawing led to several large potholes.