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CARSTAIRS-DIDSBURY - Communities in Central Alberta, and throughout Canada, are preparing for the annual Terry Fox run. The runs are a way to increase awareness about cancer and raise money for cancer research.

Mountain View County councillors who are planning to run again in next month's municipal election have outlined some of their hopes and plans for the next term should they be elected.

New funding being provided for post-secondary institutions to support mental health initiatives may help many current and future students, says Minister of Advanced Education Marlin Schmidt.

With harvest now underway in the district things are generally looking good, says Grant Lastiwka, with Alberta Agriculture in Olds. The grain harvest is going well with recent hot and dry conditions helping farmers keep in the fields, he said.

DIDSBURY - A treasured family ring has been returned to its rightful owner after being lost during the rodeo parade.

CARSTAIRS - The recent 2017 Carstairs Horticulture and Craft Show attracted a record number of entries, much to the delight of organizers and participants, said committee chairperson Paige Gil. "Our show was a huge success," said Gil.

In the early morning I feel a whiff of fall in the air. Leaving for work at 6:30 I often find heavy dew on the windshield. Because of the chill I sometimes have to turn on the heat to clear it.

Mountain View County Reeve Bruce Beattie says he plans to seek a third term on council and would accept the position of reeve again if nominated by his fellow councillors. The current councillor for Division 4, Beattie announced his plans on Aug. 30.

Mountain View Regional Waste Management Commission (MVRWMC) officials will be appearing before municipal councils in the coming weeks to seek approval for a plan to bring waste into the region from elsewhere in the province, says commission chair Mar

Mountain View County has approved a new seven-year intermunicipal collaboration framework master agreement with the Town of Didsbury. The move came during council's recent regularly scheduled meeting.