Safe transport from Strathmore Hospital to Siksika
Siksika Nation members who are brought to Strathmore for medical treatment will now have a safe way home. A problem for some people living in Siksika Nation is they are… Read More »
Starting, running a home business now easier in town
Operating a home business is now an option for more town residents, after Strathmore town council modified the town’s land use bylaw to allow home occupations in high-density residential districts.… Read More »
Be aware of fire risks in rural settings
The provincial government is encouraging rural residents to understand wildfire risk, especially in this very dry spring season. “With the change in seasons, many Albertans have spring cleaning on their… Read More »
Register for Open Farm Days
Registration is now open for farms and ranches to be part of the 2021 edition of Open Farm Days. On Aug. 14 and 15, host farms will open their gates… Read More »
County considers land use bylaw revision
Wheatland County council is looking to amend the county’s land use bylaw to change how applications for solar and wind developments are handled. Under the current land use bylaw, a… Read More »
Coal exploration halted on Category 2 lands
I wanted to discuss the recent update on the coal policy engagement and the suspension of all coal exploration in Category 2 lands. An independent coal policy committee was appointed… Read More »
Agritourism challenge winners
Three local entrepreneurs have won a contest to develop local agritourism opportunities in the region. The Agritourism Innovation Challenge was offered to entrepreneurs, farmers and tourism businesses looking to expand… Read More »
EarthRenew has development permit rejected but will appeal decision
EarthRenew, a company looking to restart its manure-to-fertilizer operation in Wheatland County, had its bid for a new development permit rejected by the county’s planning commission, but will appeal this… Read More »
Strathmore restaurants move to patio service
The Town of Strathmore is piloting a new program allowing certain restaurants to open temporary patios so they can continue serving food and beverages during the latest COVID-19 restrictions. Under… Read More »
Strathmore ranks high among ‘best communities’
Strathmore has gained new recognition as a great place to live. Each year, Maclean’s magazine releases its Best Communities in Canada, and this year, Strathmore was ranked as the number… Read More »
Hike for Hospice goes this May
After cancelling last year’s event due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wheatland and Area Hospice Society’s (WAHS) Hike For Hospice is back this year in a virtual format. From May 1… Read More »