County peace officers on more highways

Wheatland County’s peace officers may soon be patrolling major highways in the county, following a request to the provincial government. Currently, the county’s peace officers’ jurisdiction includes only the county’s… Read More »

More orphan well funding needed

While recently announced funding to clean up orphan wells is a positive sign, more needs to be done to help the region’s oil and gas industry, according to local politicians.… Read More »

Ag workers needed in Alberta

With disruptions to the financial and labour markets ongoing, the provincial government is promoting recruitment in the agricultural industry by providing a new online service, the Agriculture Job Connector. According… Read More »

SKIBSTED, David Merritt

August 22, 1954 – April 19, 2020 David was born in Calgary to Eric and Norma Skibsted and raised on the family farm SE of Rosebud. Early in life his… Read More »

Conley, Lawrence (Lorne) Melvourne

Conley, Lawrence (Lorne) Melvourne August 22, 1954 – April 19, 2020 Lawrence (Lorne) Melvourne Conley lost his courageous battle with cancer on April 21st 2020. He was born October 27th,… Read More »

ELIAS, Gerald Anthony

ELIAS, Gerald Anthony May 29, 1937 – Calgary, Alberta April 20, 2020 – Standard, Alberta We are saddened to announce the passing of Gerald (Jerry) Anthony Elias on Monday, April… Read More »

Municipal building over budget

The town’s municipal building project is over budget, despite cost-saving measures — some of which were conducted without the knowledge of council. On April 15, the Town of Strathmore released… Read More »