Arts on 817 features “women of note”
Mark Feb. 2 on your calendar for Arts on 817’s next concert, Women of Note. Featured in this concert will be Winnipeg-based mezzo soprano Elizabeth Hoyt-Surdhar, and Alberta-born pianist Janet… Read More »
Gleichen residents hold out hope for hamlet revitalization
On Dec. 4, 2018, Wheatland County council passed a motion asking the Golden Hills School Division No. 75 to demolish the Central Bow Valley School in Gleichen. Members of the… Read More »
Nominations open for Alberta Order of Excellence
Strathmore and Wheatland County citizens are invited to nominate remarkable citizens, community leaders and innovators for membership in the Alberta Order of Excellence. Up to 10 people will be inducted… Read More »
Indigenous atlases for Alberta students
Strathmore and area junior highs and high schools are receiving a copy of the Canadian Geographic Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada from the Government of Alberta. The government purchased 1,600… Read More »
Performing arts festival registration deadline looms
The first annual Strathmore Performing Arts Festival is drawing closer, and registration deadline for performers is Feb. 1. The Strathmore Performing Arts Festival (SPAF) goes March 30 to April 9.… Read More »
Standard to see new Christensen Grocery start up this year
The new year brings new changes for the Village of Standard, following the announcement that one local family will be taking over the old Standard Co-op building and will soon… Read More »
Strathmore Lions celebrate 80 years
The Strathmore Lions Club is celebrating its 80th charter night next month and is inviting Strathmore and area residents to help them commemorate the event. The 80th anniversary party will… Read More »
Fire board bylaw controversy
Questions were raised about the new fire board bylaw 2019-1, passed for first reading at the Jan. 8 Wheatland County council meeting. “Section 3.5 states that (fire board) members will… Read More »
Kings grab three of four points
The Strathmore Wheatland Kings played a strong defensive game at home to beat the Blackfalds Wranglers 5-1 on Jan. 18, but lost to the Lomond Lakers 6-5 in overtime on… Read More »
Battle of the Badges preview
The Strathmore RCMP and Strathmore Fire Department will square off in the Battle of the Badges hockey game to connect with the community and help raise money for two local… Read More »
Former Spartan joins Dinos
Strathmore local football player Reid Jensen, 17, has taken the next step towards his dream in becoming a professional football player by accepting an offer to play for the University… Read More »