Local News

DIDSBURY - The Wild Rose Humane Society is one step closer to building an animal shelter in Didsbury after council approved a loan for the group at the recent regularly scheduled council meeting.

DIDSBURY - If there is a local business or organization in town that you feel has given you excellent service it's time to make your appreciation known.

DIDSBURY - The residents of the town really stepped up to help the Didsbury Lions Club with its local food drive on Thursday (Sept. 22). The club managed to more than double the amount of food and money raised last year.

CARSTAIRS - After hearing a presentation from Sarah Neilsen of Urban Systems at the regular council meeting on Sept. 26, council agreed unanimously to allow a redesignation and subdivision application, which will allow 27 lots to be built.

The announcement that Western Feedlots Ltd.

DIDSBURY - Although no cost was mentioned, council received a presentation from Jeff Schurek of ISL Engineering regarding a very ambitious project for the grounds around the Didsbury Memorial Complex at the regular meeting on Sept. 27.

WATER VALLEY - The 36th annual Terry Fox Run at Water Valley on Sept. 18 exceeded our expectations with 132 participants and volunteers to walk, run and bike the 10-kilometre route.

DIDSBURY - A representative of Mountain View Seniors' Housing (MVSH) was at Didsbury town council on Sept. 27 to speak about future expansion plans that include providing a facility for full-time care for 30 seniors in town.

No one can blame the provincial NDP government for the downturn in the price of beef that is the initial cause of Western Feedlots closing after close to 60 years in business.

CARSTAIRS - The 32nd annual Pumpkin Festival in Carstairs was a hit with visitors and participants alike, say organizers. Held on Oct. 1, the festival attracted more than 200 people, including many youngsters.