Low response rates for town’s citizen survey
The Town of Strathmore citizen survey conducted earlier this year was presented to Strathmore town council during their regular council meeting on Sept. 5. The survey was available via an… Read More »
Author: Staff Writer
Census results help determine town budgeting
The recently conducted municipal census stated Strathmore’s population has declined approximately two per cent from a federal census conducted in 2016. The census, conducted during the months of April, May… Read More »
Cluny Fire requests action on hall and equipment issues
Andrew Tschritter and Dave Nelson from the former Cluny Fire Protection Association appeared before Wheatland County council Sept. 4, to question council about actions regarding the transfer of equipment and… Read More »
New playground equipment for Gleichen
Playground equipment in several hamlets of Wheatland County is being inspected for maintenance and safety, which led to the decision by Wheatland County to replace equipment in Gleichen. “Safety concerns… Read More »
Travelling Cream Can raises funds for crisis shelter
Four business-savvy and community-minded women are applying their spin on the Travelling Cream Can Fundraiser by raffling off a big-ticket item to raise funds and awareness for the Wheatland Crisis… Read More »
Second reading of county fire services bylaw on hold
Wheatland County Reeve Glenn Koester contacted the provincial fire commissioner and asked for a review of fire policies in Wheatland County, the villages and regional fire associations in the Wheatland… Read More »
Bikers angry with amended helmet law
Hundreds of Alberta motorcyclists are hitting the pavement this weekend to protest a provincial government decision they say is causing ripples in the biking community and posing a threat to… Read More »
Book exchange boxes denied by Wheatland County council
Jason Kelly was surprised and disappointed when Wheatland County administration recommended council turn down his offer to provide nine book exchange boxes for areas in Wheatland County. Kelly obtained permission… Read More »
Extension asked for Homestead development
The Homestead developer Bill Maher brought spokesman Matt Haasen, a 25 per cent stakeholder in The Homestead development, to the Sept. 4 council meeting to request a year extension of… Read More »
Falcons ground Spartans
There was no fluffer to start the season for the Strathmore High School football team. Playing their first of two home games this season, the Spartans drew the powerhouse Foothills… Read More »
Ringette events inspires youth
The Come Try Ringette event is beginning to enjoy the results of the program’s early years. The annual ringette season opener took place Sept. 7 at the Strathmore Family Centre… Read More »