Rural landowners uniting against lowered energy lease fees
Some rural landowners are finding that having gas wells on their property is not paying what it used to. A group of 49 rural landowners met at the Crowfoot Community… Read More »
Calgary man drowns in Bow River near Carseland
On Monday, Aug. 10, Strathmore RCMP and Wheatland Fire Services recovered the body of a deceased adult male in the Bow River. The man from Calgary went missing while swimming… Read More »
Hussar woman found safe
A Hussar-area woman was found safe after disappearing from her home on Aug. 8. Donna Sevcik was located on Aug. 10 in a field approximately three kilometres from her residence.… Read More »
Explore area farms at Open Farm Days
A couple of local farms are opening their operations to Albertan’s this weekend, as part of the province’s Open Farm Days events taking place across the province. On Aug. 15… Read More »
More funding coming for area shelter
New provincial funding will help the Strathmore Overnight Shelter continue to expand its usual support to help people experiencing homelessness during the ongoing pandemic. On Aug. 5, the provincial government… Read More »
Preparing for back to school
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore: I would first like to take a moment to thank Chestermere council – and specifically Councillor Ritesh Narayan – for their love and compassion for the family of… Read More »
Wildrose Independence Party holds meeting in county
Members of a newly formed political party met in Wheatland County to discuss plans for the province to gain more independence from the federal government. Paul Hinman, the interim leader… Read More »
Namaka Farms awarded research grant
A local feedlot and farm operation has received a grant to conduct research into how to cost-effectively find and treat sick animals, while also minimizing antibiotic resistance. Namaka Farms was… Read More »
Local man faces multiple attempted murder charges
A Wheatland County man is facing multiple charges, including two counts of attempted murder, following an altercation that left two people injured. Jesse Lane Roberts, aged 24, has been charged… Read More »
Stimulus funding available for local municipalities
Strathmore, Wheatland County and area villages are now eligible for funding from the province to help with projects. The Alberta government’s municipal stimulus program (MSP) is aimed at providing funding… Read More »
Artisan market coming to Rosebud
Some of Alberta’s most talented artists and artisans will be showing their creativity at the first Art + Artisan Market in Rosebud on Aug. 15. Rosebud is well known for… Read More »