The government of Alberta is providing funding to live performance organizations that have lost revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including agricultural societies forced to cancel their rodeos and other… Read More »
Two local organizations that provide mental health support services are receiving funding grants from the provincial government. Wheatland County Counselling received $100,000 while Growing Families Society for East Rural Counties… Read More »
Wheatland County has launched a new marketing brand to develop its network of agricultural producers and operators and connect them to buyers. The brand, called WC Mercantile, was launched by… Read More »
This week, Alberta’s government launched the Critical Worker Benefit. Under this benefit, approximately 380,000 workers who provide Albertans’ critical services will receive a one-time payment of $1,200. The benefit will… Read More »
SCHEER, John Harold Webster February 3, 1927 – February 8, 2021 On a bright Alberta blue-sky winter day and surrounded by his family’s love, John Scheer passed away peacefully on Monday, February… Read More »
Eeles,Margaret Ann (Kristiansen) Sept. 12, 1933 – Feb. 15, 2021 Margaret was born in Czar, AB and grew up there. On graduation she went to university to become a teacher.… Read More »
Holy Cross Collegiate’s student gathering space once known as “The Pit” has been transformed into the Crux Invicta (Unconquerable/Victorious Cross) Chapel, erected by Bishop William McGrattan of the Roman Catholic… Read More »
Siksika Nation is calling on the provincial government to make one of the major highways passing through its lands safer, after numerous traffic accidents – some fatal – along the… Read More »
The Town of Strathmore is building upon its anti-racism campaign to make the town a more inclusive place. The campaign, discussed during the Feb. 3 town council meeting, is being… Read More »
Strathmore town council recently passed two motions for policies to enhance accountability for town spending. Each motion was proposed by Councillor Jason Montgomery during the regular town council meeting on… Read More »