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Representatives of a dozen Alberta municipalities attended a rural Internet workshop at Mountain View County (MVC) office to explore options for improving service to outlying homes and businesses.

Remembrance Day services are scheduled across Mountain View County, including in Didsbury, Carstairs and Cremona. Ninety-five-year-old Alice Airriess is one of those scheduled to be at the Cremona service.

Female hoopsters will get a chance to work on their shooting skills this Saturday, Nov. 19 at a free clinic at Hugh Sutherland School in Carstairs. The clinic is open to all girls from grades 6-12.

DIDSBURY – After being closed for renovations for three months, the Didsbury Aquatic Centre is set to open on Nov. 12. The pool has been closed since Aug.

STARS – Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service continues to be a valuable, life-saving part of the emergency response system in the region, the Mountain View County policies and priorities committee heard last week.

The 2016-17 Mountain View Cowpoke Junior Rodeo Club season is underway. The first rodeo of the season was held at the Raecer Ranching Arena at Westward Ho on Oct. 29. In all, 89 young competitors took part.

Olds College's new OC Emergency App will help keep students, staff, visitors and others informed of potentially dangerous situations on campus, says students' association president Kier Scott.

Two Alberta Environment and Parks lands officers – Lisa Schrader and Julia Wachowski – recently completed a four-day horseback tour of the wilderness area west of Sundre.

Having your home broken into is one of the most violating crimes that can happen to you and your family. As a homeowner your best defence against burglary is taking preventive measures, so here are some tips: 1.

DIDSBURY – The town office will be moving to a new building next year, say officials. The move will allow the library to expand into the town office doubling the library's current size. The decision was made at the regular council meeting on Oct. 25.