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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.

If the United Conservative Party wants to be the alternative to the NDP government, there is no better starting point than health-care policy. Health-care spending - $21.

There's more than a touch of irony at play when a party which swept to power on a wave of "anyone but those Tories" is now desperately trailing these newly-rebranded Conservatives in the public's affection because of an oh-so-similar response - that

Mountain View County council has given first reading to a land use bylaw amendment to add provisions for alternative and renewable energy. The move came during the recent regularly scheduled council meeting.

CARSTAIRS - The second annual Cars, Cops and Kids Show and Shine is scheduled for Aug. 19 outside Carstairs Memorial Arena from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

DIDSBURY - The Days of Yore historical re-enactment show once again drew large crowds out to Rosebud Park on the east side of Didsbury. Days of Yore was organized by the Mountain View Arts Society (MVAS) and took place on the weekend of Aug. 5 and 6.

DIDSBURY - The Town of Didsbury is looking into setting up guidelines for any companies that wish to film in town in the future. Last year the town saw crews from the sci-fi show Wynonna Earp film downtown and at the museum.

Among Central Alberta's heavy hitters and past championship winners competing at this year's Calgary Stampede there were at least a couple of up-and-comers.

The unusually large amount of spring harvested canola this year has some producers concerned about grading when marketing their crop.

DIDSBURY - Shirley Thompson is a determined woman. For the 50 years that she has lived in Didsbury, this 81-year-old rolls up her sleeves when she sees a need. "The big thing in life is to be positive and to be active," she said.