Remembering our roots ~ Ivan Murray
The Murray family name originated in Scotland in the late 1800s, but there’s no record of who the first person was to come to Canada. Ivan’s father, John William Murray,… Read More »
Local attends Daughters of the Vote
One young local jumped at the chance to sit in a Member of Parliament’s (MP) seat in the House of Commons by attending the 2019 Daughters of the Vote program.… Read More »
Thin ice safety
Strathmore Fire Department is reminding people to stay off bodies of water covered in ice at this time of the year. The warm weather is causing ice to melt, which… Read More »
A&W fundraiser for Wright family
Strathmore A&W is doing their part to help the family that lost their home to the March 31 fire in Strathaven. Now through April 17, $2 from every Teen Burger… Read More »
Budget review highlights county spending policies
The final 2019-2021 operating budget was approved by Wheatland County council on April 2, as well as the 2019-2023 capital budget. Wheatland County staff stated they highlighted updates on the… Read More »
Considering High Eagle campground erosion
Wheatland County crews are pondering action for erosion damage at High Eagle campground near Rosebud. Banks along Severn Creek have started to break down. Staff stated they had done some… Read More »
Gleichen playground equipment set for install
Gleichen children will be excited to see new playground equipment in their community. The company Blue Imp, based in Lethbridge, was the successful tender. It is Canada’s oldest playground equipment… Read More »
Kings crown award winners
The Wheatland Kings officially capped off the 2018-19 season by dishing out their year-end awards on April 5 at the Strathmore Family Centre. The local Junior B team – which… Read More »
Stampede tickets now on sale
The time has finally come – tickets for the 2019 Strathmore Stampede are now on sale. What can you expect this year? The 2019 Strathmore Stampede is back for another… Read More »
Bright Star shines at Rosebud Theatre
Bright Star, a musical written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, opened March 29 at Rosebud Theatre. It’s playing in Rosebud’s Opera House until May 25. At the end of… Read More »
Hospice society hosting series of fundraisers
Now in its fourth year, the Wheatland and Area Hospice Society (WAHS) is just over one-third of the way to reaching the necessary $3 million in funds needed to create… Read More »