Remembering our roots ~ Lorraine Farran
Lorraine’s maiden name was Laurence, and her family originated in England in the 1800s. Her grandfather William was born in England, while her grandmother Kitty was born in Germany. They… Read More »
Town Council in Brief
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Information from Strathmore Town Council Regular Meeting A motion to reinstate prayer in council was defeated with the majority of dissent deferring to the Supreme Court… Read More »
Holiday cheer
Hello Strathmore! As I try to deal with the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, buy gifts, bake cookies, and watch the little ones get more and more excited,… Read More »
New owner at Strathmore’s Florist
Strathmore’s Florist is under new ownership. In their present business location for 19 years, the 39-year-old business’s stunning flower assortment, beautiful arrangements, handtied bouquets, gift items and personal service have… Read More »
County Council in Brief
Wednesday, December 17, 2019 Information from Wheatland County Council Regular Meeting 2019-26, an amendment to land use re-zoning near Cheadle, was passed. * * * 2019-33, a public hearing on… Read More »
Seniors Access to resources streamlined
In 2020, seniors will have one number to call for information, advocacy and referrals regarding Alberta’s government services. To support this, as of Jan. 2, staff and resources from the… Read More »
Local teacher publishes testimonies of survivors from Rwandan genocide
Little did Strathmore High School (SHS) teacher Christine Magill know that changes to the 2008 social studies curriculum in Alberta would lead her to taking her first trip to learn… Read More »
Alberta First resolution accepted with amendment
Over 40 people were in attendance at Wheatland County council’s regular meeting on Tuesday morning for the Alberta First resolution debate. Wheatland County Councillor Jason Wilson first introduced the resolution… Read More »
Shopping Bus needs a boost in awareness and ridership
If you’ve never heard of The Shopping Bus, you’re not alone. The Shopping Bus, operated by the Wheatland Seniors Transportation Society (WSTS), used to make weekly trips to various malls… Read More »
Albertans share during holiday season
Hello Strathmore! It was great to see so many of you at my meet and greets in Langdon at Prairie Grounds Coffee House and Strathmore at the Civic Centre this… Read More »
Horse Heroes Alberta giving horses a second chance
On Saturday, Dec. 14, Horse Heroes Alberta held their first annual bottle drive at Pet Valu in Strathmore. Horse Heroes is not a traditional horse rescue but, rather, a network… Read More »