Supporting adolescent literacy
One local English teacher has taken it upon herself to try to instil a lifelong passion for books and reading in her students through the construction of her own classroom… Read More »
Use of strychnine under review
The federal government is reviewing the use of strychnine to kill gophers – Richardson’s ground squirrel – because of its potential harm to species at risk like swift fox and… Read More »
A visit from MLA Nathan Cooper
Nathan Cooper, a member of the United Conservative Party and MLA for Olds, Didsbury and Three Hills, presented Wheatland County council with a map of the new electoral boundaries on… Read More »
Parents seek town’s support for gymnastics venture
The Town of Strathmore is heading into a lengthy and onerous budget process this month and the Strathmore Gymnastics Centre is vying for a piece of the pie. The not-for-profit… Read More »
Siksika filmmaker shares Indigenous stories and music
The Strathmore Municipal Library showcased Siksika filmmaker Trevor Solway’s documentary, Intertribal Series, on Sept. 28. The documentary focuses on musicians from the Treaty 7 region. The production touched on themes… Read More »
Winning weekend
After an opening Heritage Junior Hockey League (HJHL) weekend that left something to be desired, the Strathmore Wheatland Kings bounced back in a big way. The Stettler Lightning (1-2-0) haven’t… Read More »
Braves continue winning ways
After dropping the first game of the regular season, the peewee AA Wheatland Braves have begun to pick up steam with three straight victories after their dismantling of the Chestermere… Read More »
Bad bounces sink Spartans
Strathmore High School (SHS) Spartans fell to a 2-2 record on the road against the Drumheller Titans at on Sept. 29 in a lopsided loss (38-12). Despite this, SHS Head… Read More »
Captain Cole ready to lead Kings
The Strathmore Wheatland Kings are hoping their new captain can turn back the clock and bring some of that magic that helped him capture a midget double-A championship. Head Coach… Read More »
Cougars senior girls look to build on home tournament
Crowther Memorial Junior High School (CMJHS) hosted a senior girls volleyball tournament on Sept. 29, and although the local team was beaten in the first round of playoffs in two… Read More »
Fildebrandt suggests “taking gloves off” with GFL
Members of Neighbours Against Pollution (NAP) lobby group joined Strathmore-Brooks MLA Derek Fildebrandt to petition Wheatland County council to take action against Green for Life (GFL) stall tactics. The group… Read More »