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DIDSBURY -- There was a little bit of something for everyone at the Didsbury Art, Travel and Trade Expo, which took place over the weekend at the Didsbury Memorial Complex.

Shovels went in the ground on Saturday marking the official start of the construction of the new community gazebo.

Two Olds High School (OHS) students were given the chance to display their artwork during the 2019 Alberta University of the Arts Show Off competition and exhibition in Calgary. The event, for students in grades 10-12, was held March 11-23.

About 270 people attended three performances of the Sundre High School Drama Club’s production of Almost Maine at the Sundre Arts Development Centre on March 28-30. William Peters and Jordan Jennings get into character.

About 45 people attended the Sundre library’s inaugural Books2Eat event, which featured nine local participating restaurants and chefs who prepared a recipe related to a book of their choice.

The latest movie in the DC Comics franchise, Shazam! is their best entry yet and surprisingly the most heartfelt.

In a world inundated with negative headlines, many people struggle with depression. But volunteers help bring levity and light back into their lives, said a comedian who drew loads of laughter during the recent volunteer appreciation event.

INNISFAIL -- Inspired by the comedic touch of Canadian playwright Norm Foster, Innisfail Town Theatre (ITT) is ready to present its new theatre production The Ladies Foursome - a fast-paced, heartwarming story of friendship.

The annual Olds & District Kiwanis Music Festival was hit by a rather sour note on Wednesday, March 20. Water from the spring snowmelt knocked out a transformer, cutting out power across the Community Learning Campus for about five hours.

Two contenders for the Miss Rodeo Sundre crown dazzled a crowd that gathered for the annual kickoff event to select the local rodeo royalty.