Village residents purchase Co-op building
They say, “it takes a village” and residents of the Village of Standard proved that saying to be true in this past week. Despite the village having faced some hard… Read More »
Local library brings back programs aimed at prosperity, family and growth
With warmer temperatures quickly eliminating any remembrance of winter, the Strathmore Municipal Library is welcoming back its annual spring and summer programs. Therefore, the staff is excited to bring back… Read More »
Barbecue fire safety
Can you believe it? The sun is shining, songbirds and geese have returned to nest. Trees are starting to bud. Spring has sprung! With all this excitement, flowers budding, grass… Read More »
Loss of taxi service gives rise to new opportunities
In the wake of the closure of all taxi services in Strathmore, a former cabbie is giving rise to a new delivery service to fill the void for those finding… Read More »
Wheatland residents receive awards
Roy Clark and Rick Skibsted, Wheatland County farmers, received Wheatland County’s first Environmental Stewardship Awards this spring. Roy Clark, who farms in the southeast corner of the county, near Bassano,… Read More »
Rocking R Guest Ranch expanded programs
Rocking R Guest Ranch wants to expand their event list, and the owners brought their intentions to Wheatland County council on May 1 for property redesignation. The property would move… Read More »
Badlands Motorsport storm water application gains attention
Residents bordering the Badlands Motorsport development appealed to Wheatland County council on April 17 for a supportive letter to address to Alberta Environment and Parks regulatory approval panel, in regards… Read More »
Submissions wanted for cookbook
Despite extensive fundraising focused on the renovations to the Strathmore Municipal Library space, the local library is now seeking public input to help support their latest initiative – a cookbook… Read More »
Community Enhancement funds allocated
Community projects will start spring off with spring funding, to complete needed repairs and add support for village and hamlet non-profit organizations. “Annually the Wheatland County Community Enhancement Regional Board,… Read More »
Strathmore Aquatic Centre finishes construction, hosts grand opening
After months of construction, town officials and Strathmore’s Aquatic Centre staff cut the ribbon last weekend to officially re-open the facility that now features upgrades and additions. The Town of… Read More »
Wheatland County deals with water and fire
Nearly three-quarters of Wheatland County roads affected and damaged by overland flooding have now been repaired, county officials said. The recent melt of heavy snowpack brought on by warmer temperatures… Read More »