Wheatland County amends bylaws to allow cannabis stores
Wheatland County has amended its land use bylaws to allow for cannabis retail outlets in certain rural and hamlet land use districts. On March 24, Wheatland County council voted to… Read More »
Strathmore council approves borrowing
Strathmore town council has approved a new bylaw permitting the town to borrow $3 million to meet the challenges presented by the COVID-19 public health crisis. The purpose of the… Read More »
Wheatland County holds firm on not rejoining air monitoring group
Wheatland County has decided not to rejoin the organization that monitors air quality throughout the Calgary region. The Calgary Region Airshed Zone (CRAZ) is a non-profit organization that monitors and… Read More »
Wheatland FCSS modifying services and funding
Wheatland Family and Community Support Services (WFCSS) continues to offer help to county residents despite the challenges presented by COVID-19. And it’s now helping groups attain new provincial funding. On… Read More »
Rosebud artist illustrates picture book
Rosebud resident Anja Darien Jonsson, who goes by Anja Darien as her professional name, was selected to illustrate several drawings for a book put together by four local non-profits highlighting… Read More »
Churches finding new ways to connect
Strathmore-area churches are not letting COVID-19 get in the way of connecting to their communities despite the suspension of their services. In light of the threat posed by COVID-19 and… Read More »
Remembering our roots ~ Wade & Lorilee Dundas
Wade’s father’s family originated in North Dakota in the late 1800s. His grandfather James Dundas came to Alberta in the early 1900s and worked for the CPR as a land… Read More »
Creating an inclusive community through drumming
For the past 15 years, creating an inclusive community within Wheatland County has been the mission of Hope Bridges Society through programs such as Adaptive Drumming. Adaptive Drumming, a therapeutic… Read More »
Local golf product loses chance to play internationally
Local golfer Zach Olson’s university amateur golf career was unfortunately cut short this year after several tournaments were cancelled due to COVID-19. Olson was selected to play for Team Canada’s… Read More »
Local musicians offer online lessons
Some local musicians are continuing their music lessons online to support their income and connect with other musicians amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s better than nothing,” said Jim Baxter, a… Read More »
Local grocery stores support customers and staff
The COVID-19 pandemic is presenting grocery stores with unique challenges, between increased demand for certain items, increasing requirements for cleaning and sanitation, and putting pressure on staff. As a result,… Read More »