Critical worker benefit announced
A one-time payment will be provided to hundreds of thousands of Albertans working to provide critical services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The $465 million program, a joint initiative between the… Read More »
Composting program started at Trinity Christian Academy
Students at Trinity Christian Academy (TCA) have started a compositing program to recycle waste from their lunches, creating compost with which to plant a new garden. The program is a… Read More »
Area residents give to Operation Christmas Child
Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, the 2020 Operations Christmas Child campaign was another success. Strathmore and area residents packed 296 shoeboxes with toys, hygiene items, school supplies and many… Read More »
RSA student streams Final Project, Girl and the Robot
Girl and the Robot, a play written and performed by Rosebud School of the Arts (RSA) graduating student Kalena Lewandowski, will be available for online viewing, Feb. 21 to 28.… Read More »
Raising awareness about youth mental health
Strathmore’s young philanthropist Emma Moore is launching a campaign to raise awareness about youth mental health and generate funds for support services in the community. For her 16th birthday, Moore… Read More »
Construction levels “normal” in 2020
Statistics from Strathmore’s development services department show that while building may have slowed slightly in 2020, growth was similar to other years, despite the pandemic. Chuck Procter, the town’s manager… Read More »
Blackfoot language learning opportunities
Blackfoot Crossing is holding online programming to teach Blackfoot language and history, and is open to anyone interested. With the museum and cultural facility closed to the public because of… Read More »
Province provides funding to agricultural societies
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 »
Funding for local mental health organizations
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 »
New WC Mercantile brand launches
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 »
Critical Worker Benefit launched
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 »