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Mountain View County's policies and priorities committee has accepted a series of draft ministry summaries outlining the county's views on issues facing the municipality as they relate to various provincial government ministries.

As Father's Day looms again, many of us find bittersweet, fond memories, as well as sadness for what was. My dad was such a constant in my life, mostly as a positive.

RCMP officers, some carrying high-powered rifles, were searching a rural property east of Didsbury on Thursday morning in what police are calling a planned operation involving a search warrant.

Proposed changes outlined in the interim report from the provincial boundaries commission are unacceptable, says Wildrose MLA Jason Nixon.

DIDSBURY - Father's Day weekend marks the 25th annual Soap Box Derby in Didsbury. The derby is being organized for the second year in a row by the Didsbury Car Club, which took over from the Didsbury Lion's Club.

CARSTAIRS - In a recent meeting, Mountain View County council heard the future plans for the Carstairs Heritage Centre, which receives funding support from the county, the town and the Alberta Museums Association.

Mountain View County council has received information regarding 2017 grant funding allocations approved by the community services grant review committee. The move came during council's recent regularly scheduled meeting.

Young students are taking part in a six-week learning opportunity program at the James River Horse Palace north of Sundre. Students have been visiting the facility on Thursdays this spring to participate in the equine assisted learning (EAL) program.

Two Mountain View County rodeo athletes are heading down south later this month to pit their skills against competitors from 43 U.S. states, five Canadian provinces and Australia.

DIDSBURY - Although hockey season is several months away, the Mountainview Colts junior B team is busy preparing for next season. The Colts coaching staff are evaluating and recruiting players and talking to returning players.