Enjoying the great outdoors
What a beautiful week. The chinook winds brought many of you out to explore our local bike paths, and other treasures in our constituency like the frozen lake in Chestermere,… Read More »
Three local youth win scholarships
Wheatland District 4-H Council recently presented scholarships to three local former 4-H members. The scholarships are for $500 each and were once again generously sponsored by Carseland Nutrien. Recipients include… Read More »
RCAF fighter jets to conduct flypast over Strathmore in honour of Sergeant Andrew Harnett
Two Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 Hornets from 410 Squadron at 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alta. will conduct a flypast over Strathmore on Saturday, Jan. 9, in honour of Calgary… Read More »
COVID-19 vaccination underway in Siksika
Siksika Nation received its first shift shipment of 100 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 31, and these first doses were administered on Jan. 1 to Siksika elders,… Read More »
CPS officer from Strathmore killed on New Year’s
New Year’s Eve turned to tragedy when a Calgary Police Service (CPS) officer who resides in Strathmore was struck and killed during a roadside stop in the city. Sgt. Andrew… Read More »
Gregory releases new single
Local country artist Drew Gregory’s catchy new single “Beer With Anyone” is available for streaming now (Jan. 8) via all streaming services. The single is from his upcoming EP, The… Read More »
Alberta RCMP Police Dog Services had busy 2020
Alberta RCMP Police Dog Services (PDS) responded to 2,800 calls for service and captured over 900 criminals in 2020. Of these 2,800 calls, approximately 650 involved firearms or other weapons,… Read More »
Clubroot found in Wheatland County
Some local farmers may want to consider new approaches to their crop rotation, as clubroot has been identified in Wheatland County. Clubroot, a plant disease caused by the soil-borne microorganism,… Read More »
Glam in jams: Business Excellence Awards from home
This years’ Business Excellence Awards (BEAs) by the Strathmore Wheatland Chamber of Commerce (SWCC) will again highlight the accomplishments of the local business community, while taking a different form. While… Read More »
Happy New Year
This year, I celebrated my 51st new year at home with my immediate family who are members of my household. I have not travelled outside the province this holiday season,… Read More »
COVID-19 having a local impact
Cases of COVID-19 have increased in Strathmore and Wheatland County, including outbreaks at the Strathmore Hospital and two seniors’ living facilities in town. As of Jan. 5, there are 57… Read More »