Three plead guilty after heron shooting
Three Calgary men were fined and their hunting privileges suspended after pleading guilty to shooting a great blue heron in Rocky View County last summer. It is illegal to hunt… Read More »
Author: Staff Writer
Ride for cancer research this summer
The Alberta Cancer Foundation is holding a virtual fundraising race this year, allowing cyclists to raise money for cancer research and care. The organization has held a cycling race to… Read More »
New health measures to “stop the spike”
New public health measures have been enacted by the Alberta government in response to record highs in COVID-19 cases and intensive care stays in the province. Some restrictions take effect… Read More »
Strathmore Hospital laundry service goes private
Strathmore Hospital’s laundry service has gone private which Alberta Health Services said will save taxpayers money – but which also means layoffs for a couple of Strathmore Hospital workers. The… Read More »
Subsidized counselling practice faces possible budget crunch
Wheatland County Counselling, which provides subsidized mental health counselling to Strathmore residents, will be losing a portion of a funding next year, as a provincial grant is set to expire.… Read More »
Community care restrictions relaxed
The province has relaxed COVID-19 restrictions at community care facilities, which could allow residents to have more caregivers and opportunities for family visits. The changes, which take effect on May… Read More »
Coal exploration stopped in Category 2 lands
The provincial government has suspended coal exploration in parts of the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, in response to feedback from Albertans. Through a survey conducted from March 29… Read More »
Seniors’ lodge consultation continuing
The formation of the Wheatland Housing Management Body (WHMB) 60 years ago exemplifies the pioneering spirit that characterizes the people of Wheatland County. We built Wheatland Lodge for our own… Read More »
Vaccinations continue around the province
Starting April 27, vaccines will be offered to more than 15,000 workers at 136 federal and provincial plants across the province. And youth born in 2006-2009 (12-15) with underlying health… Read More »
Have you heard of Bill C-10?
This xx is xxxx what your xxxxxxxxx next xxxx social media xxxx post xxxx could xxxx look xxx like. Censored. Withheld. Blacked out. Erased. Liberal Bill C-10 is a direct… Read More »
BROWNRIDGE, Muriel Ann
BROWNRIDGE, Muriel Ann July 29, 1946 – April 20, 2021 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Muriel, after a brave fight with cancer at the… Read More »