Local News

As Olds College gets ready to launch its new college smart farm initiative this spring, the proposed creation of 3,000 new technology spaces in Alberta post-secondary institutions is being welcomed by school officials.

A new partnership has been created to help keep students, staff and the community safe. Last week Chinook’s Edge School Division took part in the signing of the new Central Alberta’s Community VTRA Protocol.

A fundraising hike will be held for the Olds and District Hospice Society (ODHS) on May 6 starting at Holy Trinity Catholic School in Olds.

INNISFAIL - While the ongoing provincial deficit and ballooning debt will continue to be a worrisome concern for many Innisfailians, elected community leaders do see some positives coming out of the NDP government's 2018 budget.

A newly announced partnership involving the provincial and federal governments aimed at supporting the agriculture industry is good news for producers in the district, says Mountain View County reeve Bruce Beattie.

The Mountain View County agricultural service board (ASB) has approved grant funding for various community groups totalling almost $20,000. The move came during the board’s recent regularly scheduled meeting in council chambers.

An outstanding local contributor to advancing farm animal care in Alberta was presented with an Alberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC) Award of Distinction at the recent Livestock Care Conference in Olds.

DIDSBURY - Anyone driving across the temporary bridge into or out of Didsbury on Highway 582 will have to be careful to avoid several potholes that have developed as the weather has warmed up.

CARSTAIRS-CREMONA - The Carstairs and Community Chamber of Commerce has a new board and members are ready to help promote businesses in the area. The chamber had its annual general meeting in January at the Carstairs Heritage Centre.

DIDSBURY - A pair of 17-year-olds are facing numerous charges after a police chase from Didsbury to Innisfail on March 15. The pursuit included the ramming of a police cruiser by a suspected stolen truck being driven by one of the accused.