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Re: “Town buying AG Foods building," page 1, Oct. 1. The article contained incorrect information. The Shantz development is no longer referred to as Shantz Crossing. Its name is Shantz Village.

In the information age of the 21st century, boasting an appealing, user-friendly online presence is a crucial aspect of successfully marketing a community, says Sundre’s economic development officer.

Jason Nixon, area MLA and minister of environment and parks, says he expects the fall session will be a busy time and will include the introduction of legislation regarding grazing leases.

For more than 90 minutes federal election candidates gave it their best shot at the Innisfail forum last week, with incumbent Earl Dreeshen and his Conservative party facing attacks from right-flank challenger Paul Mitchell.

DIDSBURY - J.D.'s Restaurant in Didsbury is hosting a community ham supper fundraiser on Thanksgiving to benefit the Mountain View Food Bank.

Mountain View County council has considered a number of re-designations in various divisions. The moves came during recent regularly scheduled council meetings.

Didsbury mayor Rhonda Hunter says one of the main messages she took out of the recent Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) conference was that the upcoming provincial budget will very likely include some cuts to funding.

Student athletes from Carstairs, Didsbury and Cremona did very well at the recent divisional cross-country meet in Sundre. Held on Oct.

DIDSBURY - The town of Didsbury was once again the site of a major Hollywood movie production as it stood in for Quincy, Wyo. for a movie called Land.

The Olds and District Hospice Society has launched an initiative that will see volunteers help area seniors with advanced chronic illnesses navigate services in the community.