Town discussing 2026 fees bylaw
Discussions remain ongoing for the Town of Strathmore regarding the 2026 fees bylaw, as second reading was passed during the Sept. 17 meeting of council. Town administration recommended that council… Read More »
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Kings back to .500 after pair of losses
Notions of a hat trick to open the new season died on Friday (Sept. 26) with the Agra Risk Wheatland Kings suffering a 5-2 defeat on home ice to the… Read More »
Alberta to stand firm against dangerous threats to democracy
When Pierre Trudeau brought in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms in 1982, Premiers like Peter Lougheed agreed to it because they were promised that provinces could still make… Read More »
County increases water service fees
Wheatland County has approved a seven per cent general increase to their Master Schedule of Fees. The increase was approved alongside consumer price index (CPI) and municipal price index (MPI)… Read More »
‘Night, Mother hits the stage
For her graduation project at the Rosebud School of the Arts, fourth-year student Hayley Rosenau is producing and starring in ’Night, Mother by Marsha Norman, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play that… Read More »
Wheatland County defeated in Court of Appeal, Koester sanctions deemed unreasonable
The Alberta Court of Appeal has dismissed Wheatland County’s appeal and is upholding the Court of King’s Bench decision to quash sanctions made against Coun. Glenn Koester. Coun. Koester’s challenge… Read More »
Returning to his roots
That question lies at the heart of Siksikakowan (The Blackfoot Man), the latest film from director Sinakson Trevor Solway, who returns to his home community on Siksika Nation to explore… Read More »
Thrift Sales gives back to local causes
For nearly five decades, the Strathmore United Church thrift sale has been a mainstay in the community, offering affordable goods, recycling opportunities and vital fundraising support for local causes. The… Read More »
Town debates ongoing projects post-election
The Town of Strathmore was in hot debate during its final public meeting regarding the assignment of public resources this close to the operation of a municipal election. Claude Brown,… Read More »
Kings head coach optimistic about start to competitive season
The Agra Risk Wheatland Kings took the new season by storm, securing pair of wins on home ice to open the new Heritage Junior Hockey League season. Squaring off against… Read More »