Wheel's West

The Village of Longview will be under the microscope following a recent decision by Alberta Municipal Affairs to conduct an inspection of its operations.

After taking a 10-year break from council, Len Kirk is eager to return to the table.

Work is not yet complete on a new trail in Turner Valley, but residents are already taking full advantage of the views. Construction of the Jack Bowman Interpretive Trail began late last summer.

Fewer people living in the Foothills’ west side need a hand putting dinner on the table this Christmas compared to last year.

When the snow flies, a few good citizens swoop in to save the day for those unable to shovel it themselves.

Money is no object for a group of Foothills musicians if it means ensuring no one in their community goes hungry. A dozen musicians have signed on to perform for the 11th annual Okotoks Food Bank Charity Christmas Concert on Dec. 12 and 13 at 7 p.m.

Less than a week before Longview voters head to the polls, candidates vying in this fall’s byelection are pushing full steam ahead with their campaigns.

The unexplained deaths of livestock on a small Millarville farm have neighbours, RCMP and a veterinarian scratching their heads. Two ewes and a jenny (female donkey) injured on the Mackenzie farm west of Millarville on Nov.

Santa Claus is taking time out of his busy schedule to relax with families for story time in Okotoks’ library. The Okotoks Public Library has invited the jolly man from the North Pole to read bedtime stories during a drop-in event Dec. 6 from 6:30 p.

A 65-year-old Turner Valley man who’s served in some important roles in the community over the years is stepping down from the Town’s top administrative position.