Business license fees reinstated in 2021
The Town of Strathmore has reinstated license fees for Strathmore-based businesses in 2021 after waiving them last year, but a rebate could be enacted later in the year if needed.… Read More »
AHS launches public campaign: Listen to Your Body
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has launched a public campaign to remind Albertans to listen to their bodies, and if something feels off, to book an appointment to see their family… Read More »
Some COVID-19 restrictions eased, school reporting changes
The Alberta government has relaxed some of the public health measures enacted in December to stop the spread of COVID-19. Despite these changes, Alberta’s case numbers and hospitalizations remain high,… Read More »
County argues personal medical cannabis growers underregulated
After complaints from its residents, Wheatland County is confronting large, personal medicinal cannabis growing facilities that, unlike regulated commercial facilities, operate without having to notify the municipality. Tom Ikert, Division… Read More »
Thank you for shopping local
Can you believe the winds this week? Wow! I have grown up in this community, and I have had my share of trampolines and sheds come flying through my back… Read More »
A busy start to 2021
The year 2020 is finally behind us, and 2021 has been off to a busy start. From pandemic lockdowns, vaccine distribution issues, to international events, the airwaves have been filled… Read More »
County rejects solar farm but will revisit issue
A land redesignation bylaw for a proposed solar farm in Wheatland County was rejected by Wheatland County council, but following a special meeting of council, the project will be considered… Read More »
Canadian Badlands considers restructuring
Canadian Badlands, a shareholder-based organization promoting tourism in Alberta’s east, is worth keeping but change is needed, according to the findings of a third-party review. The Canadian Badlands Tourism Association,… Read More »
Compassionate partnership
Confronting death is daunting, but a new project is providing resources to help in a centralized and comfortable space. Strathmore Municipal Library and the Wheatland and Area Hospice Society (WAHS)… Read More »
Election 2021 in motion
Planning for Alberta’s municipal elections is underway and candidate nominations are now open. Alberta’s next municipal general election will be held on Oct. 18, 2021. The candidate nomination period is… Read More »
Area students return to in-person learning
After spending the week following the holiday break learning from home, students across all grade levels returned to in-person learning this week. On Nov. 24, the province announced new public… Read More »