C4 cosplay competitors hope to earn international debut
Two locals will be donning their best costumes and participating in a large cosplay competition in Calgary – the Clara Cow’s Cosplay Cup (C4) – for a chance at winning… Read More »
Local wins at nationals in Remembrance contest
One young Wheatland Crossing student’s literary talents helped her to receive the highest award possible in the 2019 Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Contest in the junior poetry division. Twelve-year-old Avery… Read More »
Energy District bylaw draws sparks from landowners and industry
Wheatland County council had to balance decisions on protecting agricultural land with demands for developing commercial and industrial properties that bring economic opportunity to the county. “Landowner rights are always… Read More »
Venom gain experience
The Strathmore Venom junior B lacrosse team is hoping to build off a difficult start to the new season. Despite going winless to start the campaign, the team is looking… Read More »
New playground fundraiser
Parents, staff and students of the new George Freeman School, which opened in September 2018, are fundraising to build a school playground. The K-9 school has 224 students currently enrolled,… Read More »
Augustana Choir concert includes local singer
The University of Alberta Augustana Choir made a stop in Strathmore on May 1 during a three-day tour, to complete workshops with the local children’s choirs before conducting a concert… Read More »
Little Free Libraries coming to Wheatland County
The Strathmore Municipal Library is expanding their successful Little Free Library program and will be conducting installations of the libraries throughout Wheatland County. The program was first introduced to the… Read More »
Wheatland and Kneehill counties draft intermunicipal development plan
Due to changes to Alberta’s Municipal Government Act, Wheatland County is in the process of creating intermunicipal development plans (IDPs) with neighbouring counties. The amended Act was introduced April 1,… Read More »
Western Irrigation District Memories – Don and Dianne Brown
The Brown family name originates from Ayrshire, in southwest Scotland, where the family farmed until coming to Canada in the early 1900s. Don’s maternal grandparents, the Sykes family, originated in… Read More »
Locals taken in WHL Bantam Draft
Mario Prusina Times Editor A pair of Strathmore players were selected in the 2019 WHL Bantam Draft, which was held at the Cambridge Hotel & Conference Centre in Red Deer… Read More »
Archery Club takes aim
The Strathmore Archery Club is preparing to host their sixth annual 3D Shoot and Memorial on May 26 at the club. The event, which is open to members of the… Read More »