Remembering our roots ~ John and Berniece Bland
John GodsmanTimes Contributor The Bland surname originates from England. John’s grandfather – John Bland – was a career soldier, first serving in India, where his son Stephen was born… Read More »
Minimal tax rate increase for 2017
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor The 2017 Town of Strathmore financial plan was released on Dec. 7, with a request for a small residential and commercial tax increase.“The 2107 financial plan… Read More »
Kick starting art in the community
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor Wheatland Society of Arts (WSA) has moved into new digs, and everyone is invited to drop in and see what programs are being offered in 2017.The… Read More »
Everybody Hurts (Thanks R.E.M.)
Pat FuleFule for Thought So, I recently went for a check-up, and “Doc” decided he’d be the one to check my blood pressure. After a few minutes of bending… Read More »
Campaign to support women against violence
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor A single red rose graces desks at many businesses throughout Strathmore this week, as residents remember the need to end violence against women.The Red Rose Campaign… Read More »
Brentwood School food drive
Adelle EllisTimes Reporter Brentwood Elementary pulled together to collect around 3,000 non-perishable food items and toys to be donated to the Christmas Hamper program this year.Children from all grades… Read More »
County contamination sites addressed
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor Wheatland County is once again asking for a grant of $60,000 from the Alberta Community Partnership Program to investigate and review possible contaminated properties in the… Read More »
Helping the arts
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor Wheatland County has agreed to track donations and issue tax-deductible charitable donation receipts for the Wheatland Society of the Arts (WSA).The board contacted the county about… Read More »
Phase fast-track for Wheatland Regional Water project
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor Those concerned about how Wheatland County will pay its share of the Wheatland Regional Water Partnership’s regional water project need not worry: County finance advisors have… Read More »
Municipalities support SAEWA
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor The Southern Alberta Energy from Waste Association (SAEWA) received Wheatland County council approval for its $3,314 membership fee on Dec 6.Wheatland County is one of over… Read More »
Strathmore High gives back to community
Manny EverettTimes Contributor The Community Christmas dinner has been an annual event the Strathmore High School for the last 14 years.It started as a LEO club project. LEO was… Read More »