July 20, 2018 Strathmore Times
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Author: Staff Writer
Veterinary clinic fundraises for local cat sanctuary
Strathmore’s Animal Care Centre is organizing a large-scale staff-driven garage sale to raise funds and keep a vital service thriving within the community. On July 22 the veterinary clinic is… Read More »
Greyhound shuts down services in Western Canada
New transportation woes are facing Strathmore, Wheatland County and the rest of Western Canada, following Greyhound Canada’s announcement of axing its passenger bus and freight services. As of Oct. 31,… Read More »
Town council uneasy about awarding CIF funding
A lack of documentation and communication rubbed Strathmore town council members the wrong way last week, resulting in a decision to provide funding to only one out of three organizations… Read More »
Thumbs down for medical marijuana production in certain areas of Wheatland County
Wheatland County council voted against allowing cannabis production plants to set up shop in other areas of the county, in a first reading motion for a textual amendment held on… Read More »
Family-based soap company finds success
Last year, when Cristin Wintschel’s mother-in-law, Dorthy, came to visit for a month, the women faced a dilemma: how to entertain each other for the duration. Thinking ahead, Dorthy packed… Read More »
Strengthening child and youth programs and services
Strathmore’s need for a more comprehensive overview of child and youth programs and services was at the forefront of last week’s council meeting when administration discussed the Youth Club Progress… Read More »
GFL report is in
An independent evaluation of the Green for Life (GFL) compost facility was submitted to Wheatland County Council on July 3, outlining findings and suggestions to issues raised by area residents.… Read More »
Wastewater woes continue at Lakes of Muirfield
Jason and Cindy Wega live in the Lakes of Muirfield and they are not happy.Jason Wega appeared before Wheatland County council on July 3 to appeal to council to rectify… Read More »
Children learn the importance of donating
The Standard 4-H Sheep Club took their youth programming a philanthropic step further during their annual wind-up meeting on June 25 – they invited a special guest to speak to… Read More »
Schiffner stumbles in Pool A at Stampede
It was a series of firsts for Strathmore bull riding legend Scott Schiffner at this year’s Calgary Stampede. Never in his previous 16 stops at the Greatest Outdoor Show on… Read More »