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DIDSBURY - A village in Africa with 2,000 people now has easy water access thanks to the fundraising efforts of a number of Didsburians.

In an effort to give teachers, administrators and parents more personal time, the Chinook’s Edge School Division is undertaking an after-hours email and text reduction initiative, says division superintendent Kurt Sacher.

CARSTAIRS - Council has passed first reading for bylaws to amend the land use bylaw for land north of Hugh Sutherland School (HSS) to accommodate land for future use for seniors' housing, an emergency tri-services building, and school expansion.

1972: V andals strike arena - The Olds Gazette editor had some harsh words for vandals who targetted property in Olds.

Mountain View County council has given first reading to a number of proposed re-designations in the municipality and set the related public hearing dates. The moves came by way of motions during the recent regularly scheduled council meeting.

ARMLEY, Sask - On this hot summer day the wind howls through the intersection of Highway 35 and Highway 335. When it stops there is only silence, despite the regular visits of many travellers who come from as far away as Ontario and British Columbia.

Made-in-Olds cannabis will be available to retail outlets for sale across the province as well as online. Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) recently finalized a contract with Sundial Growers Inc.

Hot, dry conditions in the region this summer hasn’t been great news for some producers in the region, the Mountain View County agricultural service board heard.

DIDSBURY - On Sunday more than 20 family, friends and dignitaries attended the unveiling of a temporary memorial for a Didsbury girl killed in a hit-and-run accident 50 years ago.

A dozen Fish and Wildlife officers from across the region took part in a two-day training exercise last week aimed at sharpening their skills when dealing with bear and cougar attacks. Held at several locations in Sundre on Aug.