Residents staying cautious with COVID-19
While the COVID-19 pandemic has been ongoing for months, residents have reported they are still mostly following strategies to limit the spread of the virus and are warming up to… Read More »
Regional planning board asking for resident input
Regional planning across the Calgary metropolitan region is being solidified with the help of public input, but these efforts may or may not benefit local municipalities, depending on who you… Read More »
Siksika regains cultural items from collector’s estate
Siksika Nation is regaining culturally significant items from the estate of a Prussian-born collector who was enamoured with Indigenous culture. The items are being acquired from the estate of Frank… Read More »
Strathmore ag society to launch ranching school
The Strathmore and District Agricultural Society is planning to launch a Practical Ranching School in 2021. The school is an effort to further support agriculture and agricultural families within the… Read More »
Getting prepared for back to school
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore. First, it is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Alfred Brander from Langdon. Alfred was a recognizable and important member of our community and… Read More »
Faster care expected with new ambulance regulations
Changes to the province’s ambulance regulations allow smaller vehicles to be used to transport patients in some situations. The government of Alberta announced changes to its ambulance regulations on July… Read More »
Upgrades to irrigation creates jobs and boosts economy
Every dollar spent improving irrigation in Alberta brings improvement to the economy. This investment ensures stable, efficient water delivery, creates job opportunities and provides a high rate of financial return… Read More »
Weather radar station upgraded
Weather in Strathmore and Wheatland County can change in a flash – but the radar system located just north of town has been upgraded, giving area residents more time to… Read More »
Site prep starts for Marigold-WID HQ
While the fresh soil piles across from No Frills might seem like mere molehills to passersby, they are mountainous milestones for two Strathmore-based organizations. The site is the location of… Read More »
Schools will reopen to students this fall
Strathmore and Wheatland County students will be returning to school in the fall. The COVID-19 pandemic created uncertainty for the 2020-21 school year. But on July 21, Alberta Premier Jason… Read More »
Area COVID-19 cases rise
The COVID-19 virus remains active in Strathmore and Wheatland County, with eight active cases in Strathmore and 47 active cases in Wheatland County as of July 28. One person in… Read More »