Stay healthy this holiday season
Alberta Health Services Media Release To help ensure the holiday season is a happy and healthy one, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding all Albertans to protect their health and… Read More »
Local food banks win with CP Holiday Train stop
Siksika Nation and Wheatland County food banks were the big winners with each receiving $3,000 from Canadian Pacific Rail as well as splitting 435 pounds of food and $3,200 raised… Read More »
Strathmore taxes on the rise
Strathmore homeowners will see a 4.9 per cent increase in their municipal tax bill in 2020. The 2020-2022 long-term plan was adopted by Strathmore town council on Dec. 18. On… Read More »
Town Council in Brief
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Information from Strathmore Town Council Regular Meeting A motion to reinstate prayer in council was defeated with the majority of dissent deferring to the Supreme Court… Read More »
Holiday cheer
Hello Strathmore! As I try to deal with the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, buy gifts, bake cookies, and watch the little ones get more and more excited,… Read More »
New owner at Strathmore’s Florist
Strathmore’s Florist is under new ownership. In their present business location for 19 years, the 39-year-old business’s stunning flower assortment, beautiful arrangements, handtied bouquets, gift items and personal service have… Read More »
County Council in Brief
Wednesday, December 17, 2019 Information from Wheatland County Council Regular Meeting 2019-26, an amendment to land use re-zoning near Cheadle, was passed. * * * 2019-33, a public hearing on… Read More »
Seniors Access to resources streamlined
In 2020, seniors will have one number to call for information, advocacy and referrals regarding Alberta’s government services. To support this, as of Jan. 2, staff and resources from the… Read More »
Local teacher publishes testimonies of survivors from Rwandan genocide
Little did Strathmore High School (SHS) teacher Christine Magill know that changes to the 2008 social studies curriculum in Alberta would lead her to taking her first trip to learn… Read More »
Alberta First resolution accepted with amendment
Over 40 people were in attendance at Wheatland County council’s regular meeting on Tuesday morning for the Alberta First resolution debate. Wheatland County Councillor Jason Wilson first introduced the resolution… Read More »
Shopping Bus needs a boost in awareness and ridership
If you’ve never heard of The Shopping Bus, you’re not alone. The Shopping Bus, operated by the Wheatland Seniors Transportation Society (WSTS), used to make weekly trips to various malls… Read More »