Locals take silver at Allan Cup
For the second year in a row, the Lacombe Generals had to see the Allan Cup get handed to another team. After trailing 3-1 after the opening period of the… Read More »
Strathmore Overnight Shelter opens its doors
Following three years of ongoing construction, multiple fundraisers and battling onerous red tape, the Strathmore Overnight Shelter (SOS) is open for business. The project brings a vision to fruition to… Read More »
Art society to host its first fundraiser
A local arts society is hosting their first fundraiser in over 30 years of operations to show community support, raise dollars for art programs, and expand further into Strathmore and… Read More »
Artist shares his life through watercolour
When Bruce Heming’s mother, an avid oil painter, suddenly passed away in 1982, the then 42-year-old got into a car with his two brothers, George and Glen, and drove to… Read More »
Carseland fire hall contract awarded
The architectural contract for the Carseland Fire Hall was awarded to Sahuri and Partners Architecture Inc. and will cost Wheatland County $127,500. For that price, the county will receive designs,… Read More »
No rural service in community care paramedic program
In February 2018, Alberta Health Services (AHS) dedicated $11 million to the mobile Community Paramedic Program that treats seniors and patients with chronic conditions in their homes, supported by consults… Read More »
Fundraising for programs
A loss in grant money, and increases in demand and population, gave rise to Growing Families Society for East Rural Counties first fundraising event two years ago. Now in its… Read More »
Improper disposal of oils and grease costs taxpayers thousands
The flushing and cleaning of Strathmore’s sanitary sewer system is costing taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars. As a result, the Town of Strathmore is developing a sanitary bylaw, starting… Read More »
Wheatland County budgets holds steady
Wheatland council accepted the 2018-2020 capital and operating budget on April 3. “Having an approved budget will allow for cost control and provide management guidance on funds allocated to specific… Read More »
Strathmore pays tribute to Bronco victims
When the news of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash ripped across the country like wildfire, it hit home in every big city and small rural town. Thousands of teams each… Read More »
Mercer maximizes trip to States
No Lloyd’s Recreation, no problem. Kayla-Ann Mercer didn’t show any signs of rust or poor technique in her first roller skating competition of the season, as she brought home five… Read More »