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In 2008, the Town of Didsbury commissioned an Economic Development Marketing Plan that concluded residents were spending $24 million per year outside of Didsbury.
The politics of anger

The politics of anger

The history of Alberta politics has two kinds of leaders: wreckers and builders. Its deeply rooted populism nurtures bombastic wreckers who attack and demolish the old political order and worn-out parties.
Takes issue with private schools column

Takes issue with private schools column

Regarding Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA Nathan Cooper's commentary in the Oct. 23 edition of the Albertan on public funding for private schools, I believe Mr. Cooper is mistaken on a number of points.
Shouldn't allow dogs to defecate on sidewalk

Shouldn't allow dogs to defecate on sidewalk

Walking your dogs anywhere should be done with pride. However, to the person who chose to walk the big dog on 53rd Street on Thursday, Oct. 25 in the a.m.
Halloween safety tips

Halloween safety tips

It's Halloween time again. Let's all do what we can to make tomorrow's night of ghouls and goblins as safe as possible. Here are a few tips from Olds RCMP Staff Sgt.
Council's moral obligation to Innisfailians

Council's moral obligation to Innisfailians

Innisfail's seemingly endless Great Chicken Flap has reached a critical point. Last week's released stakeholder feedback survey showed overwhelming support to allow residents to have urban chickens as pets.
Woman shops for a Halloween mask that isn't 'Trump' scary

Woman shops for a Halloween mask that isn't 'Trump' scary

Victim support welcomed

Victim support welcomed

While it goes without saying that criminals should be the ones to pay for their misdeeds, victims of crimes are all too often the ones who suffer long-term impacts.
Trick-or-treat safety tips

Trick-or-treat safety tips

Members of the Sundre RCMP detachment recently dedicated some time to remind children in the community about the importance of keeping safety in mind this Halloween.
Autocrats granted green light against free press

Autocrats granted green light against free press

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