Town discusses preparations for cannabis sales
As the Senate of Canada prepares to hold a final vote on June 7 for the legalization of marijuana, Strathmore’s local government found itself in a lurch when discussions began… Read More »
Multi-jurisdictional incident leads to arrest
A Calgary man is being charged with multiple criminal offences after a multi-jurisdictional incident that involved the Strathmore RCMP. Thirty-two-year-old Cole Matthew Peoples faces 14 charges including possession of a… Read More »
Watershed health boost from Bow River Basin Council
Mark Bennett, executive director with the Bow River Basin Council (BRBC), attended Wheatland County’s agricultural service board (ASB) meeting on April 11, to update the board on recent activity on… Read More »
Debating agriculture strategies and farmer rights
Wheatland County’s agricultural service board recently met to discuss the setting of strategic goals for the county. “We would like to know what content is desired, and depending on the… Read More »
County committee to tap ALUS funding
Wheatland County’s agricultural service board (ASB) is developing a partnership advisory committee (PAC) with the intent to tap into money supporting agriculture and environmental projects offered through the Alternative Land… Read More »
Over the Moon to perform in Strathmore area
Just over three years ago, drummer and percussionist Craig Bignell found himself slightly terrified and the centre of attention, clutching an acoustic guitar while attending a dinner party at actor… Read More »
Ken Bourassa: The paint doctor is in
Creativity and culture played a large part in Ken Bourassa’s upbringing. The Alberta artist can’t remember a time when he wasn’t playing music or creating art. Yet when he won… Read More »
Skating Club dazzles in year-end show
The very best of the Strathmore Skating Club was put on display at their annual Fire On Ice show April 13 at the Strathmore Family Centre. Figure skaters as young… Read More »
Stevens joins brother at Western Texas College
A brotherly connection helped deliver Destiny Stevens to the rodeo hotbed of college athletics. Following in her brother’s footsteps, Destiny will join Hayze at Western Texas College next fall and… Read More »
Sheen eliminated, Cox plays for chance at WHL title
The Moose Jaw Warriors were a runaway freight train in the Western Hockey League regular season. A mainstay in the Canadian Hockey League Top 10, the Warriors wrapped up the… Read More »
WAA hands out annual awards
The Wheatland Athletic Association celebrated another successful season and the 26th year of the program’s existence by handing out team awards for the peewee, bantam and midget programs April 13… Read More »