MP Bexte delivers first speech
Last week I took my seat in the 45th Parliamentary session in Ottawa, representing the incredible Alberta riding of Bow River. In response to the Speech from the Throne, which… Read More »
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Reeve Amber Link announces intent to not seek re-election
Wheatland County Reeve Amber Link has announced she will not be seeking re-election this fall once the current council term comes to its conclusion. Initially being elected to Wheatland County… Read More »
County passes Parks and Open Space Areas Bylaw
Wheatland County council reviewed the draft of the Parks and Open Space Areas Bylaw during the June 3 regular meeting, with recommendations from administration to approve amendments as presented. The… Read More »
Council votes to remove garden and garage suites from land use bylaw
The Town of Strathmore revisited the discussion regarding their garden and garage suite bylaw during the June 4 regular meeting. Bylaw 25-09 was brought back before council, being a land… Read More »
Former Wheatland King O’Shea Red Crow remembered
Several communities are mourning the sudden death of 21-year-old O’Shea Red Crow, who died of his injuries after falling from a downtown apartment building in Calgary, June 2. Calgary Police… Read More »
School library standards and youth employment supports
Alberta families work hard to ensure their children do not end up exposed to inappropriate content. Television programs, movies, and other forms of media frequently come with “viewer discretion is… Read More »
Town council approves hiring of four additional firefighters
During the May 28 special meeting of Town of Strathmore council, Strathmore Fire Department Chief David Sturgeon petitioned a recommendation to permanently hire four full-time firefighters. The hiring would be… Read More »
Golden Hills celebrates approval of new Westmount School development
Golden Hills School Division is celebrating the approval of the new K-9 Westmount School to be constructed in Strathmore, replacing the current half-century-old facility. The project was approved by the… Read More »
Strathmore RCMP respond to two incidents that affect local schools
The Strathmore RCMP responded to two matters concerning local schools on May 23 and May 28, respectively, each ultimately being resolved safely. On May 23, police received a report of… Read More »
Seniors’ Week focused on Alzheimer’s awareness
June 2 through 8 marks the return of Seniors’ Week in Alberta, which annually serves as a reminder to recognize aging populations. Seniors’ Week has been recognized since 1986 and… Read More »