Local News

DIDSBURY - A true Didsbury institution will soon be closing its doors for good after 100 years in operation. St. Cyprian's Anglican Church will have its final service on Sept. 9 when the building will be deconsecrated.

Mountain View County (MVC) will be working with area residents and other stakeholders to help reduce the risk of future outbreaks of blue-green algae in the Hiller’s Dam reservoir southeast of Olds, say officials.

DIDSBURY - Three more firefighters have resigned from the Didsbury Fire Department (DFD), bringing the total number to eight who have quit over the past month.

CARSTAIRS - A ranch east of Carstairs was recently honoured with a plaque from Mountain View County (MVC) after 100 years in operation.

A public hearing is scheduled to take place in Mountain View County council chambers on Aug. 22 for proposed changes to the land use bylaw regarding tree clearing and selective logging.

Numerous organizations and residents have vouched for the nomination of a Sundre resident for a 2018 Minister’s Seniors Service Award.

CARSTAIRS - A couple of Scarlett Ranch residents were recently talking and realized they didn't know many of their neighbours in their quaint Carstairs neighbourhood.

DIDSBURY - For municipalities, one of the biggest if not the biggest expense is infrastructure. Residents drive over roads and streets daily and when those roads and streets have problems like cracks and potholes, residents take notice.

RCMP contract under discussion With Didsbury hitting the 5,000 population mark recently, the town will soon need to pay for its own policing service.

INNISFAIL – Fishermen heading out to the Gleniffer Lake area will notice some unique additions to help them better dispose of unuseable line. The Innisfail Fish and Game Association recently introduced a new fishing line recycling program.