Local News

Elk farming may not be very common across Canada, but is an industry Eleanor Saunders has dedicated her life to.

The provincial government's newly passed carbon tax legislation could hurt greenhouses in Mountain View County, says Wildrose Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA Nathan Cooper.

The prolonged economic downturn combined with unexpectedly high costs of hay have put a serious strain on the Bear Valley Rescue horse sanctuary.

Mountain View County councillor Jeremy Sayer says he isn't taking a position right now on a controversial multi-million dollar motorsports park being proposed for a property in his Division 1.

The recent Alberta legislative session that wrapped up last week saw several major government moves and plenty of controversy. Whether the Notley NDP government or the Wildrose Opposition came out on top remains uncertain.

Thanks to technology, Chinook's Edge School Division has been collecting fees and payments in a much more efficient manner.

Delburne Centralized School (DCS) hosted its first skate competition since a group of its students raised enough money to replace their local park.

Students, teachers and staff at Reed Ranch School east of Olds planted trees and flowers and learned about environmental awareness during the 17th annual Green Day Emerald II Celebration on June 2.

The Dickson Store Museum, which opened for the season late last month, is already planning its 25th anniversary celebration for this fall.

About 2,000 people took in the 63rd annual Water Valley Stampede Rodeo on June 3, 4 and 5, with guests and competitors enjoying excellent weather for a second straight year.