Revving up awareness about abuse
Members of the Strathmore community are not going to be quiet about the issue of child abuse. In fact, they are going to make some noise. This Sunday, Sept. 27,… Read More »
Remembering our roots ~ Gleichen and Cluny Jubilee Club
The Gleichen and Cluny Jubilee Club originated in 1977, and initially met in the Legion hall on Sunday evenings. Mr .Shaw of Shaw Moving Ltd. advised the club that there… Read More »
New radio system for Wheatland County
Wheatland County is upgrading its radio communications to a new digital system to help better direct emergency services across wider areas. During its regular meeting on Sept. 15, Wheatland County… Read More »
Town’s tree planting program postponed
A plan to plant 150 mature trees in Strathmore funded by a grant is being postponed for a year until budgetary concerns are met. The town was awarded a TD… Read More »
Parks receive capital funding
The government of Alberta is providing additional funding to its provincial parks, and Wyndham-Carseland Provincial Park is set to benefit. On Sept 15, the government announced $43 million in capital… Read More »
Curling club restarting, hosting plans on ice
The Strathmore and District Curling Club is looking to restart after having to shut down in March due to COVID-19. The club held its annual general meeting on Sept. 23… Read More »
Thanks for working with the province
To all the parents, coaches, drama teachers, choir directors and many, many more not mentioned here, thank you for working with the province, using the guidelines provided by Alberta Health,… Read More »
County covers water fill station costs for firefighting
Wheatland County has agreed to pay for water collected from the Wheatland Regional Corporation (WRC) south truck fill station by county fire departments for their training and firefighting. During its… Read More »
With white bison, Siksika gain symbols of hope
Siksika Nation has two new symbols of hope for the community and beyond: a pair of white bison. The two white bison (or buffalo) are now living on Siksika Nation,… Read More »
Marigold-WID headquarters construction underway
Construction on the new shared headquarters for Marigold Library System and Western Irrigation District (WID) is now underway. An official groundbreaking ceremony for the building was held Sept. 11. The… Read More »
Stopping invasive carp
A species of carp is spreading throughout southern Alberta’s waterways – and it is up to anglers to stop their spread and, potentially, control their numbers. The Prussian carp (Carassius… Read More »