Art society to host its first fundraiser
A local arts society is hosting their first fundraiser in over 30 years of operations to show community support, raise dollars for art programs, and expand further into Strathmore and… Read More »
Artist shares his life through watercolour
When Bruce Heming’s mother, an avid oil painter, suddenly passed away in 1982, the then 42-year-old got into a car with his two brothers, George and Glen, and drove to… Read More »
Carseland fire hall contract awarded
The architectural contract for the Carseland Fire Hall was awarded to Sahuri and Partners Architecture Inc. and will cost Wheatland County $127,500. For that price, the county will receive designs,… Read More »
No rural service in community care paramedic program
In February 2018, Alberta Health Services (AHS) dedicated $11 million to the mobile Community Paramedic Program that treats seniors and patients with chronic conditions in their homes, supported by consults… Read More »
Fundraising for programs
A loss in grant money, and increases in demand and population, gave rise to Growing Families Society for East Rural Counties first fundraising event two years ago. Now in its… Read More »
Improper disposal of oils and grease costs taxpayers thousands
The flushing and cleaning of Strathmore’s sanitary sewer system is costing taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars. As a result, the Town of Strathmore is developing a sanitary bylaw, starting… Read More »
Wheatland County budgets holds steady
Wheatland council accepted the 2018-2020 capital and operating budget on April 3. “Having an approved budget will allow for cost control and provide management guidance on funds allocated to specific… Read More »
Rockyford secures government funding for handicap-friendly facility
With deteriorating infrastructure and features not inclusive of those with a physical handicap, the Rockyford Sportsplex will undergo construction this month to upgrade its facility, thanks to a grant from… Read More »
Electricity prices set to spike in Alberta this month
Unseasonably low temperatures won’t be the only thing driving up electricity bills in Alberta this month as rates are set to nearly double in April, tugging on the purse strings… Read More »
Rosebud students take Shakespeare to Comic Con
Rosebud School of the Arts students will bring Shakespeare into 2018 in April, performing The Comedy of Errors in the setting of a Comic Con conference. The Comedy of Errors:… Read More »
Hope Bridges welcomes spring with programming
For the past few years, the community-based not-for-profit art organization, Hope Bridges Society, focused attention on building stronger relationships in Strathmore and Wheatland County – an initiative that spurred new… Read More »