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INNISFAIL - More area seniors will be able to age more comfortably closer to home with their families, friends and support networks.

DIDSBURY - At its regular meeting on Dec. 11, Didsbury council passed interim versions of both the 2019 capital budget and the 2019 operating budget.

DIDSBURY - The Tree of Hope in front of the Didsbury Health Services (hospital) building is lit up once again for the season. Unfortunately, there was no ceremony this year like in past years due to a number of issues.

A modernized $150,000 runway lighting system is now operational at the Olds-Didsbury Airport. Dignitaries and other guests attended an official unveiling of the new system on Dec.

Many motorists honked in support on Saturday as they drove past a few dozen Canada Yellow Vest protesters lined up along Highway 27 near the Town of Sundre’s municipal office.

Roughly 40 people — many of whom donned yellow vests — came out to protest, among other concerns, over-taxation, including the carbon tax, as well as the non-legally binding UN Global Compact on migrants and refugees.

DIDSBURY - Music fans in the area are in for a treat on Dec. 15 with the Sounds of the Season concert taking place at Zion Church in Didsbury.

CARSTAIRS - Around 400 people came out to partake in this year's Crazy Carstairs Christmas on Friday.

DIDSBURY - A development permit issued for a proposed retail cannabis store in the town’s downtown has been cancelled. During its Oct.

Residents are being asked to provide input on the provincial government's $40-million Bighorn Country proposal, which involves a vast wilderness area along the Eastern Slopes of the Rockies.