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Agriculture producers in the region are facing significant challenges this growing season as a result of the trade dispute with China, said Mountain View County reeve Bruce Beattie.

More needs to be done, including action by the federal government, to address ongoing mental health concerns in Canada’s agriculture community, according to Red Deer-Mountain View Conservative MP Earl Dreeshen.

About 3,500 people attended the 66th annual Water Valley Stampede rodeo last week, with guests and competitors alike enjoying dry and hot conditions.

A multi-stakeholder group walking from Edmonton to Calgary this week and next to raise awareness of Indigenous issues plans to make stopovers in several area towns, say officials.

Respectful dialogue among stakeholders is one of the keys to breaking down divides regarding current and future resource development, according to urban and rural municipal leaders.

CARSTAIRS-DIDSBURY -- A local organization that helps people in the community make ends meet is looking at expanding into Carstairs. Essentials for our Community has helped almost 200 households in Didsbury since opening almost five years ago.

Mountain View County council has received the 2019 market summary report provided by the assessment department with a detailed analysis of the 2018 assessment year. The move came during the recent regularly scheduled council meeting.

Hope, a Clydesdale horse belonging to the LeClaire family from Didsbury, was very popular during the Didsbury Museum's Coffee and Conversations on May 22.

CARSTAIRS -- Welcome to the very first Carstairs Corner. On a monthly basis we’ll be contributing to the Gazette by providing some details on stuff that’s been happening around town.

The Mountain View County municipal planning commission has approved subdivision and development permit applications in five divisions in the municipality. The moves came during the recent regularly scheduled commission meeting in council chambers.