Keeping pet care accessible
Some Strathmore animal care facilities have implemented new services and policies to ensure accessibility to pet care amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Animal Care Centre of Strathmore has implemented a… Read More »
Being proactive to promote mental health during COVID-19
Between the never-ending media maelstrom, worries about finances and the health of loved ones, and disruptions to regular routine, COVID-19 could be a catastrophe for mental health. But there are… Read More »
Filling jobs and keeping the food supply safe
The Alberta government has launched an online resource to help strengthen the food supply chain and fill agriculture and agri-food jobs. Keeping Alberta’s food supply chain safe and intact is… Read More »
Continuing student learning
The Alberta government has released guidelines to direct how students will learn while in-school classes are cancelled due to the COVID-19 health emergency. For all kindergarten to Grade 12 students,… Read More »
GFL “legacy pile” being hauled away; concerns remain
A waste facility located northeast of Strathmore has started to haul away material that has angered nearby residents because of its smell, appearance and contents, but many residents remain concerned… Read More »
Area villages adapting to public health crisis
Considerable attention has been paid to how Alberta’s cities and towns are coping with the COVID-19 public health crisis, but villages throughout Wheatland County are adjusting in much the same… Read More »
Remembering Humboldt
Hello everyone. As I write this, we mark a sombre anniversary. Two years ago, lives full of promise were tragically cut short and others were irrevocably altered by the Humboldt… Read More »
Staying safe
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, and I wanted to provide a brief update on some recent events in Ottawa and in our riding. Before getting into all that, I… Read More »
Local singer songwriter Sykamore releases five song EP
Carseland born and raised singer/songwriter Sykamore’s five-song escape, California King, was released last week and is now available everywhere on digital platforms. Recorded in her recently adopted hometown of Nashville,… Read More »
Wheatland County amends bylaws to allow cannabis stores
Wheatland County has amended its land use bylaws to allow for cannabis retail outlets in certain rural and hamlet land use districts. On March 24, Wheatland County council voted to… Read More »
Strathmore council approves borrowing
Strathmore town council has approved a new bylaw permitting the town to borrow $3 million to meet the challenges presented by the COVID-19 public health crisis. The purpose of the… Read More »