Musicians celebrate culture and compassion
Producer and musician Denis Grady is bringing two musical and cultural events to Wheatland County this week. On June 30 and July 1, he is producing and performing in the… Read More »
25 Years of Canadian Badlands Passion Play
The Canadian Badlands Passion Play, performed outdoors in the Drumheller badlands, presents its 25th season this year, and organizers are putting a new spin on the sought-after production. Over 150… Read More »
Strathmore Poker Run legacy continues
Participants and bikers from across the province will be testing their luck June 22 to 24 during the annual Strathmore Poker Run, the longest poker run in kilometres in southern… Read More »
Music festival one step closer
Members of Strathmore’s music scene met to discuss whether they would put on a Strathmore music festival in the spring of 2019. “I think it will help weigh the calibre… Read More »
Cannabis concerns voiced
Wheatland Family and Community Support Services (WFCSS) hosted a series of discussions within Wheatland County and Strathmore in May and June to allow residents the opportunity to voice their concerns… Read More »
Elder abuse comes in many forms
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was recognized June 15, pointing to abuse issues that affect many seniors in Alberta. “Elder abuse is a serious issue that impacts many Albertans and… Read More »
Re-designation quandaries
Some Wheatland County landowners are scratching their heads about the common-sense rules of land use employed by the county, used to protect agriculture land. Tony Gregoff came before Wheatland County… Read More »
When a barn is more than a barn
Howard Roppel is fixing up his barn. Not just any barn, but a 70-year-old hip-roof barn. Roppel looked for Wheatland County support to designate the barn as a municipal historic… Read More »
Good Place to Start
Local country artist Drew Gregory hit the stage rocking as he released his sixth studio album on June 15 to accompany a CD release party at Railyard Brewing in Calgary.… Read More »
REDress art show fuels need for change
Once only a quiet supporter of equality, inclusiveness and peace, Gwendora Old Woman is now standing up for what she believes in and will remain quiet no longer. The 17-year-old… Read More »
Drumming an identity
One Siksika man learned the hard way that even when life gives you an unfair and disadvantageous start, sometimes you’ve got to stay positive, roll with the punches and make… Read More »