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Stories Tagged - Didsbury
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Oct. 30, 2019 | Josh Skapin
Value in Mountain View: Carstairs and Didsbury are county's hidden gems
Proximity to Calgary, affordable home prices and a variety of nearby amenities are making two towns in Mountain View County enticing options for house hunters willing to commute.
At about 40 minutes and 30 minutes from Calgary, respectively, Didsbury and Carstairs have helped some homebuyers balance a job in the city with the benefits of rural life.
At about 40 minutes and 30 minutes from Calgary, respectively, Didsbury and Carstairs have helped some homebuyers balance a job in the city with the benefits of rural life.
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Nov. 21, 2018 | Gerald Vander Pyl
Carstairs, Didsbury & Olds offer rural lifestyle and robust amenities
North of Calgary, where Highway 2A splits off the main route to Edmonton, are three communities offering the best of quiet, rural-Alberta living.
Carstairs, Didsbury and Olds each have their own unique appeal, along with real estate choices ideal for growing families.
Carstairs, Didsbury and Olds each have their own unique appeal, along with real estate choices ideal for growing families.
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July 14, 2017 | Tyler Difley
Wild West
While the Calgary Stampede is the "Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth," Alberta's western heritage runs deep across the province – where a number of small-town and community rodeos, both professional and amateur, are being held throughout the summer.
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April 15, 2015 | CREBNow
Making their mark
Communities of Olds and Didsbury full of rich history and community values
As the Calgary and Edmonton Railway (today known as Canada Pacific Railway), started rumbling across Alberta, small towns and villages dotted the boundaries of the track, including Olds and Didsbury.
Olds
Incorporated as a village in 1896, Olds was named for Canada Pacific Railway traffic manager George Olds. Early industry in the town was a brick plant. In 1913, Olds College would be constructed and grow to become one of the most in-demand agricultural education institutions in Canada.
As the Calgary and Edmonton Railway (today known as Canada Pacific Railway), started rumbling across Alberta, small towns and villages dotted the boundaries of the track, including Olds and Didsbury.
Olds
Incorporated as a village in 1896, Olds was named for Canada Pacific Railway traffic manager George Olds. Early industry in the town was a brick plant. In 1913, Olds College would be constructed and grow to become one of the most in-demand agricultural education institutions in Canada.
