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The Mountain View Seniors' Housing (MVSH) board would have to hold discussions before deciding whether to permit residents to consume liquor in common areas in its lodges and other facilities, says CAO Sam Smalldon.

Rural municipalities will be continuing to push for more funding from the provincial government to help cover costs associated with the legalization of cannabis, says Al Kemmere, a Mountain View County councillor and president of the Rural Municipali

Hunters, Fish and Wildlife officers and local meat processors are teaming up to support the food bank. From Oct. 15 to Dec. 15, the Alberta Hunters Sharing the Harvest program is requesting donations of big game meat.

Carstairs rodeo cowboy Kyle Lucas finished second overall in tie down roping at the Canadian Finals Rodeo in Red Deer from Oct. 30 to Nov. 4. Over six rounds he had times of 8.7, 8.5, 8.4, 7.9, 8.0 and 9.2 for an overall time of 50.7/6.

CARSTAIRS -Remembrance Day is an opportunity for Canadians to honour those who have served our country. In addition to the Remembrance Day ceremonies on Nov. 11, there are also events planned for many of the schools in the area during the week.

DIDSBURY - Didsbury is well known for its resident moose population. Almost any time of year, people can see the big and goofy yet charming animals eating and lounging around their neighbourhoods.

CARSTAIRS - The bells at Carstairs Bancroft United Church will ring out 100 times at sunset (4:52 p.m.) on Remembrance Day to commemorate the historical anniversary of the end of the First World War.

New legislation aimed at protecting patients from sexual misconduct and sexual abuse by health- care professionals while increasing transparency for regulator colleges is both needed and welcome, says area MLA Jason Nixon.

Mountain View County council has approved the 2019 Parkland Regional Library (PRL) budget, which calls for contribution by the county of $8.25 per capita. The move was made by way of motion at the recent regularly scheduled council meeting.

A new Alberta Education report that looked at all grades in the Chinook’s Edge School Division highlights welcome progress in high school graduation rates and overall academic achievement, says superintendent Kurt Sacher.