GFL report is in
An independent evaluation of the Green for Life (GFL) compost facility was submitted to Wheatland County Council on July 3, outlining findings and suggestions to issues raised by area residents.… Read More »
Wastewater woes continue at Lakes of Muirfield
Jason and Cindy Wega live in the Lakes of Muirfield and they are not happy.Jason Wega appeared before Wheatland County council on July 3 to appeal to council to rectify… Read More »
Children learn the importance of donating
The Standard 4-H Sheep Club took their youth programming a philanthropic step further during their annual wind-up meeting on June 25 – they invited a special guest to speak to… Read More »
Canada Day celebrations
The clouds parted on July 1 and provided Strathmore with sunshine for the majority of its Canada Day celebrations, marking another success for the books. The event drew a large… Read More »
Charges laid in serious attack
A 54-year-old man from Siksika Nation has been charged with a number of violence-related charges after he allegedly struck a family member repeatedly with a knife and axe. The woman,… Read More »
Gleichen RCMP arrest suspected drug dealer
Following multiple calls for assistance in Siksika Nation on June 27, Gleichen RCMP arrested and charged Amelia Duckchief, 25, who was found in possession of a substantial amount of methamphetamine.… Read More »
Babies teach empathy in GHSD schools
It’s 1 p.m., I have 15 minutes before my five-month-old grasps every fibre of attention inside the 24 Grade 5 students. Her tiny teacher T-shirt is on, her diaper is… Read More »
Communication tower approved to aid in emergencies
Better communication for emergency responders led to Wheatland County’s approval for the construction and purchase of a new communications tower that would be used to improve the safety and expediency… Read More »
Strathmore Standard to shut down this month
The announcement by one of Canada’s largest newspaper publishers to close unprofitable publications and reduce salary expenses by 10 per cent before the start of their new fiscal year struck… Read More »
MDP and land use amendments ready for public hearings
Wheatland County council approved a hat trick of motions, pertaining to the Wheatland County land use and Municipal Development Plan (MDP) on June 19. Approval was given for first reading… Read More »
Business support available for rural areas, businesses
Community Futures Wild Rose has $2.4 million in loan money available to small businesses and entrepreneurs in rural areas around Strathmore. Over the past 30-plus years, Community Futures Wild Rose… Read More »