Predicting floods
With the flooding reported near Taber and on Siksika Nation, some people are turning their eyes to the mountain snowpack and wondering if melt conditions will cause major floods this… Read More »
Prospect aims to serve job seekers and employers in Strathmore
A new organization is moving into Strathmore next month, offering career and employment information services. Prospect Human Services (Prospect) is a private not-for-profit charitable organization that’s served communities across Alberta… Read More »
New county fire bylaw upgrades come with costs
Wheatland County fire bylaw regulations list fines that might be worthwhile to check out, as some infractions could be expensive. The commandments for fire control and hazardous materials are listed… Read More »
Anglican women make connections in Gleichen
More than 50 women gathered at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Gleichen for the 127th annual meeting of the Anglican Church Women (ACW) of the Diocese of Calgary, April 20-21.… Read More »
Rural Crime Watch views cadaver dog display and discusses protection rights
Dogs are often trained for location tasks, due to their keen sense of smell. Dogs have more nasal membrane than humans do, a 40 per cent larger brain area devoted… Read More »
First annual Hike for Hospice welcomes more participants
In chorus with the National Hospice Palliative Care Week, the Wheatland and Area Hospice Society (WAHS) is launching the first annual Hike for Hospice to raise awareness and funds for… Read More »
Arts on 817 prepares for final concert in series
When Chris Morrison auditioned for the University of Alberta many years ago, he was told the competition was fierce, that he would be up against hopefuls who’d been playing for… Read More »
Firefighters object to updated fire bylaw
Community fire service personnel are not happy with the updated fire bylaw brought to Wheatland County council on April 17. Firefighter Craig Nelson spoke on behalf of the Dalum, Rockyford,… Read More »
Plant Protein offers opportunities
By 2050, forecasters say global population growth will reach nine billion people, which requires that protein production increase by at least 50 to 98 per cent to feed world populations.… Read More »
Driving Miss Daisy a journey of friendship
Driving Miss Daisy opened at Rosebud Theatre April 6, the inaugural show of the theatre’s 35th season. Miss Daisy, played by Judith Buchan, is an aging Jewish widow who doesn’t… Read More »
Rosebud dance students perform in blacklight
Rosebud School of the Arts students, under the direction of Deanne Bertsch, will perform an original blacklight dance show called Follow the Sun, May 3-5, in Rosebud. The entire play… Read More »