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Foothills bursary to benefit young performing artists

Foothills bursary to benefit young performing artists

Applications for the annual Beneath the Arch bursary are open until May 2.
Young Millarville horseman cracks top 5 in U.S. competition

Young Millarville horseman cracks top 5 in U.S. competition

A young cowboy from the Millarville area cracked the Top 5 in the World's Greatest Youth Horseman competition
Highwood Lions Music Festival returns to Okotoks, High River

Highwood Lions Music Festival returns to Okotoks, High River

The beloved springtime festival runs until March 28.
$700,000 in gov't funding to protect land in Foothills County

$700,000 in gov't funding to protect land in Foothills County

$5 million in grant funding will support the conservation of nearly 21,000 acres of ecologically-important areas across Alberta.
Millarville Half Marathon cancelled this year, will return in 2026

Millarville Half Marathon cancelled this year, will return in 2026

The annual Millarville "Run To The Farmers' Market" Half Marathon and COBS Cinnamon Bun Run 8-Miler will not take place this year.
Sheep River Library going green with solar panel installation

Sheep River Library going green with solar panel installation

Library in Diamond Valley to lower its utility costs with the upcoming installation of solar panels on its rooftop.
Developers planning new neighbourhood in Diamond Valley

Developers planning new neighbourhood in Diamond Valley

A residential community is being proposed for land in southwest Turner Valley and an open house is scheduled for March 13.
Officials in southern Alberta town strongly oppose cell tower

Officials in southern Alberta town strongly oppose cell tower

The Town of Diamond Valley is encouraging residents to submit feedback about a telecommunications tower proposal in the heart of town.
Pilot project to provide affordable transportation for low-income Foothills seniors

Pilot project to provide affordable transportation for low-income Foothills seniors

FCSS organizations in Diamond Valley, Foothills County, High River and Foothills County helping seniors live independently.
Small earthquake recorded in southern Alberta on Thursday

Small earthquake recorded in southern Alberta on Thursday

An earthquake along the southern Foothills near Longview yesterday likely went unnoticed by people.
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