Area COVID-19 cases rise
The COVID-19 virus remains active in Strathmore and Wheatland County, with eight active cases in Strathmore and 47 active cases in Wheatland County as of July 28. One person in… Read More »
Area villages upgrading infrastructure
Villages within Wheatland County have been upgrading infrastructure – or are planning to – with or without the help of new provincial infrastructure money. The provincial government announced on June… Read More »
Feds, province steps up with child care funding
The Alberta government is reinvesting federal child care dollars to support families who need it most. Under a renegotiated bilateral agreement with the federal government, the Alberta government will receive… Read More »
Making new connections
A scavenger hunt is being held next weekend throughout Strathmore’s downtown core, to give a chance for people and families, including recent newcomers to Canada, to make connections with the… Read More »
Strathmore’s urban forest branches out
Plans are underway to make Strathmore greener, one tree at a time. The Town of Strathmore was awarded a $24,400 TD Green Space Grant to support tree plantings within the… Read More »
Enjoying the nice summer weather
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore. I hope you were able to enjoy some sunshine this past weekend without the threat of huge hail stones raining down, or tornado clouds gathering as has been… Read More »
Overnight Shelter gets funding boost, needs volunteers, PPE Town Council briefs – July 22, 2020
Strathmore Town Council approved a bylaw to provide a $23,000 loan to fund the Strathmore Overnight Shelter. These funds will be paid back to the town within 90 days, once… Read More »
Wheatland Kings uncertain about 2020-21 season
The Wheatland Kings are uncertain about the possibility of the upcoming 2020-21 season happening. “The league is basically in a hold pattern right now,” said Wheatland Kings manager Darcy Busslinger.… Read More »
Lakes of Muirfield transfer to county continues
Wheatland County’s takeover of the Lakes of Muirfield community could ultimately make one of the county’s fastest-growing regions more attractive to buyers. The Lakes of Muirfield is a gated residential… Read More »
Lily beetles frustrate gardeners
For resident green thumbs with ornamental lilies, there is a non-native nemesis making a big impact on their precious plants: the scarlet lily beetle (Lilioceris lilii). These small insects, introduced… Read More »
FAIM seeks care providers
A local non-profit is looking for new “supportive roommates” to help Strathmore residents living with disabilities gain more independence. Foothills Advocacy In Motion (FAIM), a non-profit working to promote community… Read More »