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Beautiful downtown moves Didsbury up WorldAtlas.com list

The Town of Didsbury has one of the best downtowns on the prairies.

According to a list put out recently by WorldAtlas.com, Didsbury ranks second behind only Steinbach, Manitoba.

Highlighted in the write up about Didsbury was the fact that “its downtown and its well-preserved brick buildings, including its Red Brick School, are the result of early 20th-century bylaws that were put in place to prevent fires.” It continues to point out that “a walk in this town is a treat in itself, but especially enjoyable around 20th Avenue. There, you can visit the Didsbury & District Museum, housed in a beautifully preserved old schoolhouse where fascinating exhibits await. ”

Also making it into the top 8 of the best downtowns on the prairies from this province were Nanton at number 3, Strathmore at number 5, and Lacombe at number 7.

Galen Hartviksen
Galen Hartviksen
Straight outta northwestern Ontario, Galen moved from his hometown of Thunder Bay to Alberta in 1998. After graduating from the broadcasting program at Mount Royal College (Class of 2003), it was off to the Town of Olds for the launch of the independent radio station (CAB-K Broadcasting). A fan of all seasons, Galen has been News Director & the voice of the Alberta Junior Hockey League's Olds Grizzlys on 96.5 CKFM/ROCK 104.5 for two decades and in 2024 he was excited to have the opportunity to join the team at Vista Radio and My Mountain View Now.

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