Carstairs News

In a high growth scenario, the town is projected to have a population of 17,531 in 2050

Shane Smith was the fastest roper Sunday, July 6 but he, along with Kyle Lucas, won't be advancing to Showdown Sunday

More than 80 graduates took part in ceremony with the school’s north gymnasium filled to capacity with family, friends, dignitaries and other supporters

Kyle Lucas and Shane Smith among the 10 Pool A ropers competing July 4 - 6 at the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth

Council received overview about the proposed project, which is a “community-led initiative aimed at revitalizing the outdoor play areas for students and the surrounding community.”

In all, 57 awards were presented to individuals who took part in provincial-level competitions over the past year

The quarterly RCMP community policy report outlined recent officer activities/community priorities, including youth interaction.

Other events at this year’s festival included Highland dance demonstrations, heavy athletics competition, clan booths, an art show, museum tours, food trucks, photos with event mascot Hamish, a petting zoo, face painting, a large kids zone, and various vendors

The policy outlines requirements for developments in town, including regarding top soil and tree planting.

The history of the Carstairs Bancroft United Church is featured this month in an interpretive display at the Carstairs Museum