The Town of Strathmore has appointed two staff members to act as weed inspectors. Donna McCallum, parks lead hand/horticulturalist, and Jolene Post, equipment operator and horticulturalist, will take the lead… Read More »
Wheatland County is considering changing methods of its fire training from a module-based program to the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) level 101 series training. Stuart Larson, Wheatland County’s emergency,… Read More »
urtail break and enters in the province. The Alberta’s RCMP has launched Project Lock Up, a new victim-focused initiative that brings law enforcement agencies and citizen-led crime prevention groups together… Read More »
Nothing is as sure as death and taxes, so Wheatland County council has asked county staff to review its cemetery capacity for residents in need. The county has two cemeteries,… Read More »
A resident hoping to build a new residence on their land got a surprise from the county in the form of double development fees, as the barn had an unpermitted… Read More »
What started as an idea four years ago is quickly turning into a promising business venture for 20-year-old AJ Dykens-Dunbar, who has created a homemade easy-starting fire starter, with support… Read More »
The Yellow Vest Convoy is heading to Ottawa, and will be passing through Strathmore on Thursday, Feb. 14. According to convoy manager Glen Carritt, it is hoped the convoy will… Read More »
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry is helping fund a three-year pilot program that will recycle agricultural plastics. The Alberta Beef Producers will receive $750,000 to coordinate the pilot program on behalf… Read More »
A 48-year-old Calgary man was arrested Jan. 31 as part of an ongoing investigation into ATM thefts in December and January in the Calgary region. Guy Stewart of Calgary has… Read More »
Daddy Long Legs, a two-act musical, will be performed in Rosebud, Feb. 8-10. Frances MacDonald, fourth-year student at Rosebud School of the Arts (RSA), is producing and performing the show.… Read More »
Health Canada launched the new Canada’s Food Guide Jan. 22, with advice for Canadians on healthy food choices, including the regular intake of vegetables, fruits and whole grains, and eating… Read More »