Local News

Charges are pending against the driver of one of two vehicles involved in a collision on Highway 27 east of Sundre on Friday afternoon, says Sundre RCMP Cpl. Karl Mandel said at the scene.

DIDSBURY - Thanks in no small part to the great weather, the Didsbury Fair and Rodeo were a big success this past weekend, says officials.

1907 - No manure dumping in town please The Olds Gazette reported on an unusual court case in the district.

The long summer break was always awaited with anticipation. We longed for lazy, sleepy days of downtime.

Mountain View County councillors will soon be meeting with Alberta Minister of Transportation Brian Mason to discuss a number of outstanding issues, including the county's request for the provincial Code of Practice for Asphalt Plants to be reviewed,

CARSTAIRS - A project to bring the history of Carstairs and the area to print for Canada's 150th is in danger of being cancelled due to a lack of submissions.

DIDSBURY - It was a very good week for Didsbury swimmer Wesley Wilks at the Canada Summer Games last week in Winnipeg. Wilks took home three silvers and a bronze in Special Olympics male swimming.

DIDSBURY - The Copperview Landing area structure plan amendment and land use redesignation both passed final reading at a special council meeting held on Aug. 3.

The memories of growing up in the old farmhouse are like a storehouse; I root around and come up with something else to ponder. The ever ready, ever needed mending basket was a given in a rural household.

MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTY - There is a solar eclipse coming to North America on Aug. 21. In parts of the United States, the eclipse will be total, while in Central Alberta, residents will be able to see a partial eclipse.