Town established MoU with Happy Cat Sanctuary
The Town of Strathmore has approved a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Happy Cat Sanctuary, agreeing to provide them with $50,000 for the 2022 financial year. During the March… Read More »
SWCC, Town, County partner to host new trade show
The Strathmore Wheatland Chamber of Commerce (SWCC) is partnering with the Town of Strathmore and Wheatland County to debut a new trade show this May, intended to showcase the local… Read More »
Town, County released from CMRB membership
The Town of Strathmore and Wheatland County have officially been released of their membership from the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board (CMRB). Strathmore Mayor Pat Fule said that he and Wheatland… Read More »
Royal LePage makes $9,707 donation to Crisis Society
The Wheatland Crisis Society has received a sizable donation from the local Royal LePage Benchmark branch to supplement their operations. Carol Manson Mcleod, executive director of the Wheatland Crisis Society,… Read More »
Councillor Glenn Koester calls for complaint investigation to be made public
During the March 22 regular council meeting, Wheatland County Council raised an issue regarding a complaint previously made against Councillor Glenn Koester during a private, in-camera session. During the council… Read More »
Crowther Memorial hosts annual Hockey for Hunger
Crowther Memorial Junior High School (CMJHS) has once again hosted its Hockey for Hunger food drive on March 31, following a two-year hiatus from the event. Linda Tucker, CMJHS principal,… Read More »
Wheatland Chiefs take third at provincial championship
The Wheatland Chiefs took home bronze medals at the conclusion of the U18AA provincial tournament in Calgary on April 3, soundly defeating the Wainwright Polar Kings, 5-1. According to Chiefs… Read More »
County discussing affordable housing within local region
As of the March 22 regular council meeting, Wheatland County Council has decided to withdraw from the board in which affordable housing solutions are discussed. The board consists of organizations… Read More »
Local doctor suspended from practice following CPSA tribunal investigation
A local doctor is facing a six-month suspension from practice following an investigation by the Alberta College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPSA). Strathmore’s Dr. Altaf Khumree has been sanctioned for… Read More »
Liberals and NDP join forces
The Liberals have officially entered into an agreement with the NDP for the next three years. What does this mean? Well not much. We know the NDP has been propping… Read More »
Alberta Blue Cross soon to open CCRP applications
Alberta Blue Cross has brought back its COVID Community Roots Program (CCRP) for 2022, with applications soon to open. Since 2020 when the program was initiated, Alberta Blue Cross has… Read More »