Alberta on track for success
With the fall session of the legislature coming to a close, I’m proud to report that Alberta remains on track for even more economic growth and prosperity. This session saw… Read More »
County passes master schedule of fees amendments
Wheatland County council approved an amendment to the county master schedule of fees during the Dec. 5 regular meeting of council. Council passed the first two readings of the amendment,… Read More »
Strathmore Library hosts silent auction
As a follow up to their annual Christmas market, the Strathmore Municipal Library decided to bring back their annual silent auction in support of library services. Laura Henderson, assistant director… Read More »
Library hosts Polar Express event for final Flex Friday of year
For their final Flex Friday event of the year, the Strathmore Municipal Library decided to host a Polar Express-themed day of activities, which wrapped up with a showing of the… Read More »
Shania’s twin ready to shine
Donna Huber (aka Shania Twin), who is the main act for the Shania Twin Tribute, will be singing all of Shania Twain’s hits as well as some familiar Christmas favourites… Read More »
Town gets policing grant
Town of Strathmore council voted to approve a grant funding agreement with the Province of Alberta to support local police service delivery. A special meeting of council was held, Nov.… Read More »
Handi-bus petitions county for MoU to support operations
Representatives from the Strathmore Handi-Bus Association presented to the Wheatland County Public Presentation Committee, Nov. 14, requesting the county’s consideration to continue grant funding their organization. In a letter addressing… Read More »
Several local businesses hosting clothes, food drive for overnight shelter
Strathmore Dodge, Royal LePage, Rocking Horse Industries, and the Co-operators have partnered to host a food and clothing drive to support the Strathmore Overnight Shelter. Shawn Kisling, general manager for… Read More »
ACWS releases annual domestic abuse data
Member organizations of the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters (ACWS), which includes Strathmore’s True North, have published their annual data release. Linda McLean, executive director of True North, explained data… Read More »
11,000-year-old bison skeleton moved to Blackfoot Crossing
The partial skeleton of an 11,000-year-old bison were returned from the Badlands Historical Museum in Drumheller to be displayed at the Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park. The skull, shoulder blades, spine,… Read More »
County passes land use redesignation
Wheatland County council has passed third reading of Bylaw 2023-14, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw 2016-01 to redesignate portions of land from agriculture general, Speargrass low-density residential,… Read More »