Staggered entry to start of school
Strathmore’s students are headed back to school soon in what will be a staggered start. With the Golden Hills School Division (GHSD), the first day of school is officially Tuesday,… Read More »
Arts on 817 fall concert series cancelled
Arts on 817 was all set to debut their Season 4 fall concert series on Oct. 17 but they’ve since had to cancel the first three shows of the season… Read More »
Consider eye exam for children before school starts
As parents and children prepare for the upcoming school year, optometrists are encouraging parents to add booking a comprehensive eye exam to their to-do list. According to Dr. Michelle Duke,… Read More »
Hussar landfill proposal rejected
A proposed industrial landfill near Hussar is headed to the dumpster, following concerns expressed by residents at a public hearing. Wheatland County proposed a bylaw to redesignate lands about 1.6… Read More »
Wheatland County Council in Brief Information from Wheatland County Council Regular Meeting – Wednesday, August 18, 2020
Financial update Matthew Kurceba, manager of finance, provided a summary of the county’s unaudited financial statements, which are prepared by staff on a quarterly basis, as of June 30, 2020.… Read More »
Funding available for community projects
The Alberta government is reopening the Community Initiatives Program Project-Based grant stream to support economic recovery and build social connections. Alberta’s non-profit and community organizations can now apply to the… Read More »
Local MLA sends condolences
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore. I would like to start by sending my deepest love to the family of Vida Smith who has been missing since July 21. I cannot imagine what they… Read More »
Liberal government in chaos
We’ve had a number of tumultuous events in Canadian politics recently. As your Member of Parliament for Bow River and a member of Her Majesty’s Official Opposition, I’d like to… Read More »
Rosebud reawakens to relief of its businesses
In Rosebud, the show must go on, even if its theatre remains sidelined due to COVID-19. Rosebud, Alta., a hamlet featuring a vibrant arts community revolving around its theatre, was… Read More »
Local physicians comment on COVID-19 virus
With controversy and an overwhelming amount of information surrounding COVID-19, Strathmore’s mayor and two local doctors recently decided to set the record straight. During an Aug. 13 Facebook Live video… Read More »
Fatality associated with overnight incident
In the early hours of Saturday, Aug. 15, Strathmore RCMP responded to a single-vehicle incident downtown and found a Strathmore resident dead at the scene. Strathmore RCMP responded to the… Read More »