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In our constantly busy lives we all resort to various means of organization. My sister sometimes gives herself text reminders or sets an alarm on her phone.

DIDSBURY - Although not as popular in Canada as the United States, basketball still has a fervent following among ëWe the North.' March is a big month for basketball fans.

CREMONA - At the recent regular council meeting, council approved a $0.25 per cubic metre water consumption increase. CAO Luana Smith said the increase is necessary to prevent water consumption from being paid by taxes.

The future expansion of the Cremona-area Aurora Cannabis Inc. medical marijuana production facility will be going ahead, but on a smaller scale than originally envisioned, says company executive vice-president Cam Battley.

CARSTAIRS - At the regular council meeting on Feb. 27, council heard from Earl Dreeshen, member of Parliament for Red Deer-Mountain View, who spoke to council and staff about several issues important to the region.

CARSTAIRS - The 2017 Natasha Cameron Neilson Memorial Girls Basketball Tournament is in the books and the Cameron family is thankful for all who participated in the tournament honouring their daughter. The tournament, held Feb.

CARSTAIRS - Mountain View County council has been given another update on the proposed Rocky Mountain Motorsports Park proposed for east of Carstairs.

CREMONA - Plans to expand the Aurora Cannabis Inc. medicinal marijuana production facility outside Cremona are moving forward on a number of fronts, says executive vice-president Cam Battley.

DIDSBURY - The Mountainview Colts have advanced to the Heritage League's Northern Division final with a 4-1 series win after winning four straight against Blackfalds.

Mountain View County council has approved changes to the municipality's fire bylaw to bring it in line with recent changes to provincial fire season legislation.