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With harvest now underway in the district things are generally looking good, says Grant Lastiwka, with Alberta Agriculture in Olds. The grain harvest is going well with recent hot and dry conditions helping farmers keep in the fields, he said.

DIDSBURY - A treasured family ring has been returned to its rightful owner after being lost during the rodeo parade.

CARSTAIRS - The recent 2017 Carstairs Horticulture and Craft Show attracted a record number of entries, much to the delight of organizers and participants, said committee chairperson Paige Gil. "Our show was a huge success," said Gil.

In the early morning I feel a whiff of fall in the air. Leaving for work at 6:30 I often find heavy dew on the windshield. Because of the chill I sometimes have to turn on the heat to clear it.

Mountain View County Reeve Bruce Beattie says he plans to seek a third term on council and would accept the position of reeve again if nominated by his fellow councillors. The current councillor for Division 4, Beattie announced his plans on Aug. 30.

Mountain View Regional Waste Management Commission (MVRWMC) officials will be appearing before municipal councils in the coming weeks to seek approval for a plan to bring waste into the region from elsewhere in the province, says commission chair Mar

Mountain View County has approved a new seven-year intermunicipal collaboration framework master agreement with the Town of Didsbury. The move came during council's recent regularly scheduled meeting.

Plans are in the works to turn the site of the former Shell Burnt Timber gas plant into a world-class training and development facility for search and rescue personnel from across Alberta and beyond, say officials.

Sundre Petroleum Operator's Group (SPOG) officials are pleased to once again be able to network with community members and other stakeholders at the organization's upcoming Neighbour's Day open house, says executive director Tracey McKinnon.

About 1,000 people attended the family-fun Water Valley Days 2017 over the weekend. Co-organizer Heather Agnew said warm and sunny weather on both days was certainly welcome.