STEVENSON, Beverley Ann
STEVENSON, Beverley Ann Bev passed away on May 4, 2020 at Calgary, AB at the age of 75. She was born in Calgary, AB on October 23, 1944 to Joe and… Read More »
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Smith, Derek James
Smith, Derek James Smith, Derek James (AKA: Meister Smith) Derek was born on August 21, 1978 in Edmonton, Alberta and passed away at home in Strathmore, Alberta on April 28, 2020.… Read More »
GARTNER, Larry Joseph
GARTNER, Larry Joseph January 30, 1937 – May 1, 2020 Larry passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 1, 2020 and will be deeply missed by his family. He was born… Read More »
Greenhouses, farmers markets deemed essential
Good news for gardeners and farm marketers: last week, the province announced that all agricultural businesses are deemed an essential service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Besides traditional farming, essential services… Read More »
Rosebud Country Market sets up shop online
The Rosebud Country Inn has recently adapted their business model to offer an online market that helps area residents purchase local produce, food and home items, and gives vendors a… Read More »
No property tax increase in county
Wheatland County is not raising property taxes this year, but it will be tightening its purse strings on spending. At its regular meeting on April 21, county council deferred several… Read More »
Strathmore Stampede 2020 cancelled
The 2020 Strathmore Stampede, scheduled for the August long weekend, has been cancelled. The Strathmore and District Agricultural Society board members formalized the decision during a conference call Monday night.… Read More »
Call to action for COVID-19 volunteers
The province has launched a new tool to connect Albertans with volunteer opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic, and beyond. The Alberta Cares Connector “embraces the Alberta spirit of supporting the… Read More »
Badlands Passion Play postponed until 2021
For the first time in its 26-year history, the annual Badlands Passion Play has been postponed. The 27th season of the Badlands Passion Play will be presented July 2-18, 2021,… Read More »
Condelences to families affected by COVID-19
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore readers. I would first like to give my deepest condolences to the families and friends who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. I would also like to send… Read More »
Cannabis companies welcome in county
Wheatland County is open for business for cannabis companies. At its regular council meeting on April 21, the county released a new report to outline its laws and regulations surrounding… Read More »