Local News

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.

Area United Conservative Party (UCP) MLAs Jason Nixon and Nathan Cooper both say they support new provincial legislation aimed at countering B.C. government opposition to the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project.

Rural crime watch associations across the province are really starting to embrace technology in the fight against criminals, says Gerald Ingeveld.

CARSTAIRS - About 240 people came out to a fundraising event on April 19 at the Carstairs Community Hall to raise money for Mountain View Seniors' Housing (MVSH).

DIDSBURY - Coun. Erhard Poggemiller questioned the procedure regarding the mayor, Rhonda Hunter, being able to write a letter on behalf of council without council's permission at the regular council meeting on April 10.