Local News

DIDSBURY - Father's Day weekend marks the 25th annual Soap Box Derby in Didsbury. The derby is being organized for the second year in a row by the Didsbury Car Club, which took over from the Didsbury Lion's Club.

CARSTAIRS - In a recent meeting, Mountain View County council heard the future plans for the Carstairs Heritage Centre, which receives funding support from the county, the town and the Alberta Museums Association.

Mountain View County council has received information regarding 2017 grant funding allocations approved by the community services grant review committee. The move came during council's recent regularly scheduled meeting.

Young students are taking part in a six-week learning opportunity program at the James River Horse Palace north of Sundre. Students have been visiting the facility on Thursdays this spring to participate in the equine assisted learning (EAL) program.

Two Mountain View County rodeo athletes are heading down south later this month to pit their skills against competitors from 43 U.S. states, five Canadian provinces and Australia.

DIDSBURY - Although hockey season is several months away, the Mountainview Colts junior B team is busy preparing for next season. The Colts coaching staff are evaluating and recruiting players and talking to returning players.

Great weather throughout the weekend helped to make the 64th annual Water Valley Stampede Foothills Cowboy Association rodeo a big hit with fans and competitors alike, say organizers.

DIDSBURY - Despite competing against several clubs from much bigger markets, the Didsbury Aqua Jets did quite well at their home meet this weekend.

CARSTAIRS - At the regular meeting on May 23, Carstairs council passed the third and final reading for Bylaw 1049 to redesignate land use in Scarlett Ranch from R2 to R1.

DIDSBURY - Essentials for our Community certainly lives up to its name. The non-profit organization provides valuable help to families and individuals in the area who are in need.