Dorchester approves new accounting program

A more detailed ordinance regarding the ownership of fowl such as chickens, ducks and quail within the city limits was approved at the Colby City Council meeting on Tuesday. Key points in the new ordinance include new allowances for the number of birds allowed on a property, clarification of standards for coops and pens and the need to register for a permit in order to own poultry within the ci...

Two long-simmering issues involving Abbotsford’s fire hall were put to rest – for now, at least – at last Thursday’s monthly meeting of the Central Fire and EMS board. First, the seven-member board voted to accept an offer from the city of Abbotsford to pay for a three-inch water meter, instead of a four-inch meter, at the fire hall. This will reduce the monthly meter charge from nearly...