Local News

In the early morning I feel a whiff of fall in the air. Leaving for work at 6:30 I often find heavy dew on the windshield. Because of the chill I sometimes have to turn on the heat to clear it.

Mountain View County Reeve Bruce Beattie says he plans to seek a third term on council and would accept the position of reeve again if nominated by his fellow councillors. The current councillor for Division 4, Beattie announced his plans on Aug. 30.

Mountain View Regional Waste Management Commission (MVRWMC) officials will be appearing before municipal councils in the coming weeks to seek approval for a plan to bring waste into the region from elsewhere in the province, says commission chair Mar

Mountain View County has approved a new seven-year intermunicipal collaboration framework master agreement with the Town of Didsbury. The move came during council's recent regularly scheduled meeting.

Plans are in the works to turn the site of the former Shell Burnt Timber gas plant into a world-class training and development facility for search and rescue personnel from across Alberta and beyond, say officials.

Sundre Petroleum Operator's Group (SPOG) officials are pleased to once again be able to network with community members and other stakeholders at the organization's upcoming Neighbour's Day open house, says executive director Tracey McKinnon.

About 1,000 people attended the family-fun Water Valley Days 2017 over the weekend. Co-organizer Heather Agnew said warm and sunny weather on both days was certainly welcome.

While I was busy cleaning in a senior's suite, I had to move a small cardboard box. I gave it a good look and realized what I held. The toy box: a few toys and a soft, huggable doll.

DIDSBURY - For one local swimmer, hitting the pool for a few laps before work was a good way to keep in shape. Didsbury resident Patti Wilson was looking for extra motivation to keep her going when she heard about the Alberta 55+ Games.

Chinook's Edge School Division staff and teachers are geared up for the upcoming 2017-18 school year, says superintendent Kurt Sacher.