Thank you for shopping local
Can you believe the winds this week? Wow! I have grown up in this community, and I have had my share of trampolines and sheds come flying through my back… Read More »
A busy start to 2021
The year 2020 is finally behind us, and 2021 has been off to a busy start. From pandemic lockdowns, vaccine distribution issues, to international events, the airwaves have been filled… Read More »
County rejects solar farm but will revisit issue
A land redesignation bylaw for a proposed solar farm in Wheatland County was rejected by Wheatland County council, but following a special meeting of council, the project will be considered… Read More »
Canadian Badlands considers restructuring
Canadian Badlands, a shareholder-based organization promoting tourism in Alberta’s east, is worth keeping but change is needed, according to the findings of a third-party review. The Canadian Badlands Tourism Association,… Read More »
Compassionate partnership
Confronting death is daunting, but a new project is providing resources to help in a centralized and comfortable space. Strathmore Municipal Library and the Wheatland and Area Hospice Society (WAHS)… Read More »
Election 2021 in motion
Planning for Alberta’s municipal elections is underway and candidate nominations are now open. Alberta’s next municipal general election will be held on Oct. 18, 2021. The candidate nomination period is… Read More »
Area students return to in-person learning
After spending the week following the holiday break learning from home, students across all grade levels returned to in-person learning this week. On Nov. 24, the province announced new public… Read More »
Gleichen RCMP investigate fatal collision
A 30-year-old man is dead after being struck by a semi on Jan. 5 near Gleichen. On that day, Gleichen RCMP were dispatched to a vehicle and pedestrian collision which… Read More »
Annual “polar plunge” will be virtual event
This year marks the 10th year of the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Alberta. This year, the event will be held virtually. “The safety of… Read More »
Final touches on new town hall
The new Strathmore town hall is complete, but many staff are still working from home due to COVID-19 guidelines. Staff have officially moved in, but more than half are working… Read More »
Wheatland Lodge residents receive COVID-19 vaccine
Residents of Wheatland Lodge have received a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. On Jan. 6, 85 residents were vaccinated with the help of six nurses, said Vickey Cook, Wheatland… Read More »