Local News

CARSTAIRS - A 55-year-old Carstairs man has been charged by Calgary Police Services (CPS) after allegedly exposing himself while driving in Calgary. "At approximately 6:30 a.m.

More than 50 young people from across the district took part in the annual Olds-Didsbury Flying Association Flight 142 COPA for Kids event on June 2.

High school completion rates have increased and dropout rates have fallen in Chinook’s Edge School Division (CESD) over the past year, according to a newly released report from Alberta Education.

INNISFAIL – The provincial NDP have chosen their candidate to run in the upcoming byelection in Innisfail-Sylvan Lake. Nicole Mooney, a Sylvan Lake resident and 36-year old married mother of four and an English teacher at St.

MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTY - The proposed sale of the controversial Trans Mountain pipeline has garnered mixed reaction from several local observers.

Mountain View Food Bank Society (MVFBS) plans to continue to seek out new volunteers and donors over the coming year, while at the same time relying on those who are already on board and doing great work providing much-needed support, says treasurer

Jason Nixon, United Conservative Party (UCP) incumbent MLA in the Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre riding, says he plans to seek re-election in 2018.

DIDSBURY -The Town of Didsbury has released an information sheet and survey for residents in regards to recreation cannabis.

The Mountain View Seniors Housing (MVSH) board has requested that the Government of Alberta dispose of 13 vacant housing units in the communities of Olds, Didsbury and Carstairs. The government owns the units, while MVSH operates them.

With newly formed multi-detachment RCMP units enjoying success in the fight against rural crime, area residents are encouraged to continue to do their part by reporting suspicious activities and persons to police, says Gerald Ingeveld.