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Mountain View County council has passed first reading of a bylaw that calls for the municipality to lend Mountain View Seniors' Housing (MVSH) $3 million to cover re-financing costs. The move came by way of motion at the Sept. 4 council meeting.

Chinook’s Edge School Division does not plan to impose new school busing fees in the jurisdiction this school year, says superintendent Kurt Sacher. Effective Sept.

CARSTAIRS - At the regular council meeting on Aug. 26, Carstairs town council heard a presentation from a resident concerned about drivers speeding on Rge. Rd. 14.

SUNDRE - Authorities suspect a man reported missing west of Sundre left the area and are seeking assistance in determining his whereabouts. “It’s believed that the individual left the area,” the local RCMP detachment’s Cpl.

The 9th annual Mountain View Arts Festival in Didsbury on Saturday and Sunday highlighted many of the talented artists in the region. The festival included dancers, storytellers, musicians, handicrafts, painters, potters, carvers and others.

The provincial government has put out a call to choir singers interested in performing the national anthem in the Legislature this fall to come forward.

Mountain View County councillors have been given an update on the activities of area fire departments during the second quarter of 2019.

Mountain View County councillors have received the results of a recent online survey conducted by the municipality to gauge where residents receive their information about goings-on in the county.

1962 - ELEVATOR DESTROYED BY FIRE - The Didsbury Review reported on the destruction of a grain elevator in town. "Fire broke out early Friday at the UGG #3 elevator in Didsbury. The first fire alarm rang out through the frosty morning at 5:37 a.m.

OLDS - After taking a break for the summer, The Compassionate Friends (TCF), a support group for grieving parents, will be resuming monthly meetings next month. TCF has more than 600 chapters across Canada.