Standard Community Chest ceases
After 65 years, the Standard Community Chest is closing for good. The Standard Community Chest started in 1955 as a community effort to requisition funds for charitable causes. Since then,… Read More »
Author: Staff Writer
Learning about past abuse via ‘Clare’s Law’
A new law allowing people to check if their partner has a history of domestic violence has come into effect in Alberta. The Disclosure to Protect Against Domestic Violence (Clare’s… Read More »
Town seeking new CAO
The Town of Strathmore has begun a search for a new, permanent chief administrative officer (CAO). The search for candidates is expected to take about three months and will cost… Read More »
Laycock, Ivan (Stu) Stuart
Laycock, Ivan (Stu) Stuart Our beloved Father and Grandfather Ivan (Stu) Stuart Laycock of Standard, Alberta passed away peacefully in Drumheller on March 28, 2021 at the age of 97… Read More »
PROVERBS, Inez
PROVERBS, Inez Inez Mildred Milicent Proverbs (née Adams), age 94, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by immediate family and caregivers, Mary and Heidi, on March 21, 2021 after a… Read More »
Sikh Heritage Month
Happy Sikh Heritage Month! I am so honoured to mark this month as we reflect on the amazing contributions people of Sikh heritage have made to our beautiful province and… Read More »
Train whistles could stop in Carseland
Carseland could become quieter, as Wheatland County is considering having Canadian Pacific Railway stop its trains from blowing whistles when approaching the railroad crossing there. The single-track crossing is located… Read More »
Local quilter’s guild supports mental health
A group of local quilters is helping support mental health by creating and donating quilts to the Blankets of Love Foundation for Mental Health. Members of the Wheatland Quilters Guild… Read More »
Province testing app for opioid users
The province is testing a new app that could help first responders respond to life-threatening opioid overdoses and save more lives. The Digital Overdose Response System (DORS) smartphone app is… Read More »
Community supports fire victims
Several locals are still reeling from the fire last week that engulfed their homes at Strathmore Highway Camping, but they are doing better because of help from the community. Fire… Read More »