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Everett and Susan Page weren't expecting a visitor to their Didsbury-area property last week ñ but that's exactly what they got in the form of an unusual looking white-tailed deer.

Wild Rose Conservative MP Blake Richards has wrapped up his annual pre-budget consultation tour in the riding, saying he received various comments and suggestions from the 60 or so residents who attended four open houses.

Cremona-area residents will be hosting a second public meeting regarding a medical marijuana cultivation facility proposed for the district. Planned for the Cremona community centre at 6:30 p.m. on Feb.

The Mountain View County agricultural services board has approved a number of the resolutions scheduled to come before the provincial agricultural service board conference this week. During a regularly scheduled meeting on Jan.

A recently announced provincial government plan to allow the capture of up to 200 free roaming horses west of Sundre is not necessary, says Bob Henderson, president of the Olds-based Wild Horses of Alberta Society (WHOAS).

This season's record winter snowfall is threatening to triple the Chinook's Edge School Division's entire snow removal budget. "I have lived in Alberta my whole life and no, I have never seen anything like this.

With several incidents of barns collapsing this winter due to heavy snow overload ñ including one incident outside Didsbury that killed a dozen cows ñ farmers and ranchers are being reminded of the dangers.

The excessive amount of snowfall this winter has affected wildlife populations in the area, according to officials.

Although the spring thaw is likely still a few months down the road, some groups are already looking ahead to see what can be done to mitigate any potential flooding.

Rural sports programs can now take advantage of a new grant program that will give coaches opportunities to advance their skills and create better athletes.