Mental health programming at library
In these dark, cold days of winter, staying healthy can be challenging. Certainly for physical ailments, there are myriad medications and products with the aim of feeling better. But for… Read More »
Door opened for fire review and stakeholder feedback
February has been a month filled with fire department documents for Wheatland County council approval, and their stance has moved toward improving communication processes, and giving firefighters and the associations… Read More »
Five blooms for Communities in Bloom
Strathmore Communities in Bloom is hosting a spring 2019 workshop/presentation on March 2 that will focus on recognizing and treating diseases in trees and shrubs. The workshop kicks off Communities… Read More »
SAEWA gets provincial grant for tech studies
The 52 municipal partners of the Southern Alberta Energy from Waste Association (SAEWA) have been lobbying to get a clean energy from waste (EFW) facility up and running. They were… Read More »
Cold weather keeps overnight shelter busy
The Strathmore Overnight Shelter opened Sept. 11, 2018, and during this frigid winter, it’s been a welcome refuge. According to Elizabeth Karp, executive director with the Strathmore Overnight Shelter (SOS),… Read More »
Library seeking funding assistance
Strathmore Municipal Library is experiencing a budget shortfall and, as a result, will be hosting a silent auction in early March. On Jan. 28, the Strathmore library released a letter… Read More »
Wheatland Industrial Park runoff plagues landowners
Wheatland County has had storm water runoff issues in the Highway 1 Wheatland Industrial Park for many years. Harold and Elvira Boldt appeared before county council on Feb. 5 to… Read More »
Who let the dogs out?
Wheatland County is working with Siksika Nation to try to solve the stray dog problem in the Gleichen area. Stuart Larson, Wheatland County’s emergency, protective and fire services manager, said… Read More »
Rosebud Theatre’s Amish Project to be performed in Vancouver
The Amish Project, a play produced by Rosebud Theatre on its BMO Studio Stage in 2018, will have another performance run in Vancouver’s Dark Glass Theatre, Feb. 20-23. Jessica Dickey’s… Read More »
Citizens on Patrol keeps Strathmore safe
Armed with only themselves and a friend in their vehicle, a crime tracking app, contact with the local RCMP and probably a couple of coffees, members of the Strathmore Citizens… Read More »
Growing Families Society – 23 years of service
Growing Families Society is celebrating 23 years of service in Strathmore and Wheatland County. The group presented a summary of their various programs at Strathmore town council on Feb. 6.… Read More »