Monitoring air quality
Wheatland County has recently seen the need for monitoring air quality in dealing with compost facilities and particulates coming from other sites. The county asked for help from the Calgary… Read More »
Warm weather brings out gophers
Like the famous Warner Brothers cartoon character Elmer Fudd, farmers will be preparing to deal with 2018 gopher infestations. The gophers – Richardson’s ground squirrels – create havoc to farm… Read More »
Water fill station gets go-ahead
The pressure-booster/water truck fill station situated in Wheatland County near Range Road 222 and Township Road 240, received approval with third reading at Wheatland County council’s meeting on March 6.… Read More »
Local speakers show skills, gain confidence
Young and talented speakers from various 4-H clubs within Wheatland County gathered on March 10 at the Strathmore Civic Centre for the Wheatland District 4-H Speak-offs, where they delivered speeches… Read More »
Council approves amended Winter Road Maintenance Policy
Frigid temperatures and a greater than normal snowfall resulted in an increase in demand for additional winter road service within residential neighbourhoods and subdivisions, as was evident through an influx… Read More »
Rosebud woman shares hope and love in Rwanda
Jaala Cutbill of Rosebud spent two weeks in Kigali, Rwanda in February, bringing love to women affected by genocides and poverty. Cutbill was with the Hearts of Hope team, under… Read More »
Award-winning artist Jacob Moon returns to Strathmore
A few years ago, award winning folk singer-songwriter Jacob Moon left a lasting impression on the crowd that gathered at the Hope Community Covenant Church, when he grabbed his guitar… Read More »
Dancers bring Irish tradition to seniors
At the age of seven, owner of the Ulmer School of Irish Dancing, Jan Ulmer, would share part of her Irish culture by visiting senior homes and performing traditional Irish… Read More »
Library showcases up-and-coming artist
When Susie Thursby required surgery on her right shoulder and arm two years ago, she was forced to utilize her left side. The task wasn’t difficult for the Strathmore local… Read More »
McBride Career Group closes doors in Strathmore
For seven years, the McBride Career Group provided thousands of services and workshops to the area’s residents. However, following the provincial government’s decision to not renew their contract, the McBride… Read More »
Ag society takes home win with final series’ poster
The Strathmore and District Agricultural Society finished off their four-part annual poster series promoting the Strathmore Stampede and Heritage Days with a bang, as this year’s poster won first place… Read More »