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What the UCP stands for

What the UCP stands for

Albertans are seeing the character and quality of the new United Conservative Party (UCP) for the first time during its first leadership campaign.
Thoughts on a work in progress

Thoughts on a work in progress

I was reading a novel set in an overstuffed yarn shop, where classes were held. Every imaginable course seemed to be offered: spinning, weaving, felting, dyeing wool, knitting, etc.
Lighting it up

Lighting it up

Mountain View County council has received an update on administration's decision to move forward with the replacement of street lights in the municipality with new, more efficient LED lights.
County names new CAO

County names new CAO

Mountain View County council has passed a motion to hire Jeff Holmes as the municipality's new CAO. The move came during the council's regularly scheduled meeting on Sept. 27.
Mayoral candidates weigh in on taxation

Mayoral candidates weigh in on taxation

CARSTAIRS-DIDSBURY - The mayoral candidates in Didsbury and Carstairs have discussed some of their views on municipal taxation issues.
County will consider RCMP enhanced position

County will consider RCMP enhanced position

Mountain View County council is considering paying for an enhanced RCMP officer position, Reeve Bruce Beattie said during last week's council meeting.
Uncollectible tax group formed

Uncollectible tax group formed

Responding to repeated calls from rural municipalities, including Mountain View County (MVC), to address rising costs associated with uncollectible taxes from some oil and gas companies, the provincial government has formed a new interministry workin
Aquajets wrap up season

Aquajets wrap up season

DIDSBURY - The Didsbury Aquajets summer swim team recently wrapped up another successful season under the tutelage of head coach Cecilia Wessels along with assistants Yvonne Lundeen and Jen Jardine.
Woman pleads guilty in men's death

Woman pleads guilty in men's death

A Sundre-area woman changed following a motor vehicle crash more than two years ago that killed two men has reportedly pleaded guilty to two counts of dangerous driving causing death and one count of dangerous driving causing bodily harm.
Candidates discuss proposals and plans

Candidates discuss proposals and plans

With the municipal election vote now less than three weeks away, Didsbury and Carstairs candidates have outlined some of their proposals and plans. There are five mayoralty candidates in Didsbury: ï Challenger Rhonda Hunter is running for mayor.
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