County environmental committee rolls out 2018 goals
With the approval in 2017 of an environmental plan for Wheatland County, the new council got an update on what 2018 goals would be. “The environmental program allows Wheatland County… Read More »
New synthetic diesel plant near Carseland
More industries are moving into Wheatland County. Rocky Mountain GTL – Expander Energy is one of those, building a small-scale modular gas-to-liquids (GTL) plant near Carseland, beside the Martok gas… Read More »
Hospice Society begins public focus groups
Residents braved the cold weather to attend the Wheatland and Area Hospice Society’s (WAHS) first of six open house focus groups at the Gleichen Community Centre on Jan. 11. The… Read More »
Legends hosts fundraiser
Legends Bar & Grill is among the most recent businesses to host a fundraiser to offset the Strathmore Overnight Shelter’s (SOS) operational budget, and tickets were already more than halfway… Read More »
Library kicks off new year
The Strathmore Municipal Library is gearing up to celebrate literacy with several revamped fan-favourite programs in accord with several worldwide celebrations. Every year the community hub offers programs to commemorate… Read More »
Marijuana facility request
With the legalization of medical cannabis, suppliers are looking for good locations close to markets and good transportation. Wheatland County is seeing increased interest by companies to locate their plants… Read More »
Strathmore combats foul smelling odour
The Town of Strathmore is dishing out thousands of dollars to participate in a pilot program aimed at addressing a repulsive odour that blanketed various parts of the town for… Read More »
Blues group keeps it groovy
Charlie B and the Groove Crew performed a highly energetic and witty blues concert at the Strathmore Travelodge on Jan. 6 to prepare for the upcoming International Blues Challenge in… Read More »
Strathmore’s scouts receive boost from community
Over the past decade, the relationship between the 1st Strathmore Scouts and the Kinsmen Club of Strathmore has dwindled. But that recently changed. Last weekend the service group presented the… Read More »
Fatal collision near Strathmore
On Jan. 8, 2018 at approximately 6:19 p.m. Bassano RCMP, Emergency Medical Services and the Hussar and Standard Fire Departments responded to a serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 561,… Read More »
Participants and pledges needed to meet fundraising goal
Following Strathmore’s efforts at last year’s Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser – where a slow start, 40 participants and a total of $8,000 fell short of meeting their objectives… Read More »