Local News

The biggest turnout in a Didsbury-area bench fair's history may be bested with this year's event.The 2010 Lone Pine Bench Fair drew 681 entries ñ ìa record number,î said Paula Harris, member of the Lone Pine board.ìWe had huge, huge interest.

Overall, the consistently wet weather has had a detrimental effect upon crops in Mountain View and Red Deer counties, say agricultural services officials from the two counties.

West Central Alberta dog and cat owners are being asked to check their pets for ticks after several animals in the province tested positive for the bacteria that causes Lyme disease.

Railway enthusiasts should be feeling a boost this week as Canadian Pacific's Heritage Train was scheduled to roll through the region as part of the second annual drive to support the Children's Wish Foundation (CWF).

The future of Highway 2/27 development east of Olds was thrown in doubt after Mountain View County council ìtook off the glovesî at its July 20 regular meeting.

Mountain View County council has decided to seek a consultant to update a decade-old study of drainage issues southeast of Sundre and come up with possible solutions.

Although the recent work of the Mountain View Bear Smart Society (MVBS) and its stakeholder partners has done a lot to inform residents and visitors about the potential risks of bear encounters, it's important for everyone to be aware of cougar dange

Mountain View County has allocated $10,000 to the Olds and District Hospice Society to help the group develop a hospice program for the area.

The organizers behind Carstairs' annual grassroots music bash have released its roster of artists for this year's show.The 2011 edition of the Mountain View Music Fest is set for Aug. 5-7.

Mountain View County will argue this week that there are no grounds for the Municipal Government Board to hear the appeal for the defeated Elsner subdivision southeast of Sundre.