Generous donations fuel local not-for-profit
Unwilling to bid his beloved Sing your High Note program adieu, Geordie Praeker made a special request for his 25th birthday in an attempt to ease the Hope Bridges Society’s… Read More »
Awards ceremony draws large crowds and sparks interest
Attendance more than doubled for a colossal turnout at the Strathmore & District Chamber of Commerce Small Business Week awards last week, as an unprecedented amount of nominations trickled in… Read More »
Arts on 817 coming to Strathmore
Strathmore United Church is hosting a three-act concert series called Arts on 817. The church will be presenting three separate musical acts over several months and has been planning this… Read More »
Strathmore High School recognizes champions in their communities
After Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ offensive lineman and local veterinarian Steven Rodehutskors passed away from cancer 10 years ago, the family donated money to the Strathmore High School that turned into… Read More »
Popular soccer program expands into T-ball
When local resident Denise Geremia couldn’t justify spending upwards of $100 to put her three-year-old daughter into sports, she spearheaded the Munchkins Soccer program – an initiative that attracted 65… Read More »
Wrestlers entertain at the Legion
In a sport where back-stabbing, heel-turning and betrayal are the lifeblood, camaraderie won out in a battle for the Canadian Heavyweight Championship. Belt holder Heavy Metal shocked the Real Canadian… Read More »
John E. Wipf – field farm boss
When you first enter Verdant Valley Colony, you are greeted by a beautifully manicured farm yard and shiny, new, red equipment. A quick tour through the new hog barn shows… Read More »
New street addresses cause problems for hamlet residents
Wheatland County hamlets were assigned new street addresses recently, creating problems for some residents. In Rosebud, both street names and numbers were changed. “In Rosebud, special requests were made to… Read More »
Fulfilling hero’s mission
Thirty-seven years ago, French national Guy Amalfitano sat in a hospital bed at the age of 17, stuck at a crossroad about his life’s purpose. An earlier diagnosis of osteosarcoma… Read More »
Concerns about medical emergency services in Wheatland County
A Wheatland County mayor and fire chief expressed concerns over medical emergency service in rural areas in the county since Alberta Health Services took over ambulance dispatch. Until about two… Read More »
Wheatland regional deputy fire chief ready for action
Wheatland County has secured many talented employees in the past and their hire of regional deputy chief Mac de Beaudrap is just another coup. de Beaudrap is no stranger to… Read More »