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Olds College is taking several steps to ensure that the institute isn't victimized by phishing scams like the one that recently cost MacEwan University more than $11 million, says Joe Guenther, IT director with the college.

DIDSBURY - The seventh annual Mountain View Arts Festival was another big success as hundreds of locals and visitors alike enjoyed a myriad of arts and culture events on the weekend.

MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTY - More candidates in the upcoming election have outlined some of their plans. Carstairs councillor and deputy mayor Rick Blair is running again.

CARSTAIRS-DIDSBURY - High schools in Didsbury and Carstairs will be joining forces once again to host a huge 16-team volleyball tournament.

CARSTAIRS-DIDSBURY - Communities in Central Alberta, and throughout Canada, are preparing for the annual Terry Fox run. The runs are a way to increase awareness about cancer and raise money for cancer research.

Mountain View County councillors who are planning to run again in next month's municipal election have outlined some of their hopes and plans for the next term should they be elected.

New funding being provided for post-secondary institutions to support mental health initiatives may help many current and future students, says Minister of Advanced Education Marlin Schmidt.

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.