Backstop funding discussed for hospice
Sitting on the board for Wheatland Housing, Wheatland County Reeve Glenn Koester tested Wheatland County council’s stream of thought as to whether they might support funding for the proposed area… Read More »
Local women create inspiration
Where there was once a debilitating illness there is now hope, a little magic and a whole lot of inspiration for one Strathmore woman who has used her artistic talents… Read More »
CMRB interim growth plan seeks member approval
The Calgary Metropolitan Region Board (CMRB) has developed an interim growth plan for its 10 municipal members to review and return, so it can finalize the growth plan for the… Read More »
Family raises awareness of alopecia
Three-year-old Cadence Fleming loves to climb, twirl her baton and belt out an infectious laugh. Those who know her know she’s full of life – despite misconceptions by those, who… Read More »
Strathmore lobby efforts move on to provincial level
Albertan hemodialysis patients are one step closer to receiving financial aid to offset soaring water bills associated with the treatment, owing to a colossal amount of support by the province’s… Read More »
Costume exchange returns for fifth year
Five years ago, Carmen Erison, assistant director of library services with the Strathmore Municipal Library, was shopping for a Halloween costume when she fell victim to sticker shock. Her experience… Read More »
Library offers more adult programs in October
Greater emphasis on building stronger relationships with local organizations is giving rise to a higher volume of adult programming at the Strathmore Municipal Library, addressing a void evident for years.… Read More »
Supporting adolescent literacy
One local English teacher has taken it upon herself to try to instil a lifelong passion for books and reading in her students through the construction of her own classroom… Read More »
Use of strychnine under review
The federal government is reviewing the use of strychnine to kill gophers – Richardson’s ground squirrel – because of its potential harm to species at risk like swift fox and… Read More »
A visit from MLA Nathan Cooper
Nathan Cooper, a member of the United Conservative Party and MLA for Olds, Didsbury and Three Hills, presented Wheatland County council with a map of the new electoral boundaries on… Read More »
Parents seek town’s support for gymnastics venture
The Town of Strathmore is heading into a lengthy and onerous budget process this month and the Strathmore Gymnastics Centre is vying for a piece of the pie. The not-for-profit… Read More »