Local News

A modernized $150,000 runway lighting system is now operational at the Olds-Didsbury Airport. Dignitaries and other guests attended an official unveiling of the new system on Dec.

Many motorists honked in support on Saturday as they drove past a few dozen Canada Yellow Vest protesters lined up along Highway 27 near the Town of Sundre’s municipal office.

Roughly 40 people — many of whom donned yellow vests — came out to protest, among other concerns, over-taxation, including the carbon tax, as well as the non-legally binding UN Global Compact on migrants and refugees.

DIDSBURY - Music fans in the area are in for a treat on Dec. 15 with the Sounds of the Season concert taking place at Zion Church in Didsbury.

CARSTAIRS - Around 400 people came out to partake in this year's Crazy Carstairs Christmas on Friday.

DIDSBURY - A development permit issued for a proposed retail cannabis store in the town’s downtown has been cancelled. During its Oct.

Residents are being asked to provide input on the provincial government's $40-million Bighorn Country proposal, which involves a vast wilderness area along the Eastern Slopes of the Rockies.

CREMONA – The Village of Cremona council has agreed to have the municipality provide support for the Farm Safety Centre. The move came by way of motion at the recent regularly scheduled council meeting.

The Mountain View County municipal planning commission has approved an application for change of use from private to public for an existing riding arena.

The 2018 bed and shoreline weed control program in the Fallentimber Creek, the Bearberry Creek and the Red Deer River has wrapped up.