The Stampede spirit
Happy Stampede Ya’ll! I have been to more pancake breakfasts than I can count and the party continues on! It has been wonderful seeing Chestermere/Strathmore get into the spirit of… Read More »
Horses come first at Dare to Dream Horse Rescue
Midway between Strathmore and Calgary lies a small farm with a big heart. Twelve years ago, Brenda and Henry Fehr started the Dare to Dream Horse Rescue where they save… Read More »
Rodenticide toxic to pets
Rodents can be extremely problematic to farmers, landowners and homeowners as mice seek refuge in outbuildings and homes, and gopher populations rise as new pups are born. Local veterinarians are… Read More »
Heritage documents sent to the provincial museum
Wheatland County is handing off historical documents to the Provincial Archives of Alberta. “The Provincial Archives of Alberta has staff trained in historical and archival records, as well as having… Read More »
Ratepayers object to increased speed limit
Wheatland County recently increased speed limits on paved county roads to 100 kilometres (km) per hour. Staff said it would standardize speed limits throughout the county. Four residents living along… Read More »
RCMP praise new radio system
At the June 2 council meeting, Wheatland County Councillor Scott Klassen asked the Strathmore RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Jay Salmon for his perspective on using the Alberta First Responders Radio Communications… Read More »
County hears about investment options
Councillors at Wheatland County got a quick financial investment education when Scotia Wealth Management representatives spoke to them on July 2. Rob Gray, asset manager, and Candace Haralson, a portfolio… Read More »
Local agvocate to attend international summit
Local agvocate and recent Strathmore High School graduate, Grace Heuver, will be travelling to the Youth Ag Summit in Brasilia, Brazil from Nov. 4 to 6 to share her ideas… Read More »
Stick Around Downtown keeps shoppers local
As a way to keep people shopping local and to bring more business to Strathmore’s downtown core this summer, one businesswoman has taken it upon herself to put together a… Read More »
Innovation Rodeo at Bow Valley College
Bow Valley College is hosting Innovation Rodeo next week, with daily cash prizes and a final pitch competition. Held Monday July 8th to Friday July 12th, the Innovation Rodeo includes… Read More »
Celebrating Canada
Happy Canada Day! I hope you had a chance to enjoy the company of great neighbours and friends this past weekend. I came a little late to the party, as… Read More »