Meet the Candidates – Wheatland County
Wheatland County – division 1 Alice Booth Being your Councilor for Division 1 has been rewarding. I, Alice Booth, have been honoured to serve on numerous boards over the years,… Read More »
Meet the candidates – Strathmore
Town of Strathmore – Mayor Earl Best Hi, my name is Earl Best, and I would like to be your next Mayor. I have served nine years on town council… Read More »
Strathmore shelter reaches milestone
The Wheatland Crisis Society’s (WCS) annual fall gala event is serving a dual purpose this year, as the non-profit organization commemorates 25 years with an entertainment-filled evening – one that… Read More »
Positive vibrations for Wheatland Crossing opening
From the frost-covered grass-shaped cross, found one morning on the undeveloped school property, to the opening prayers from Siksika elder Rena Sinclair, good wishes came from all its supporters at… Read More »
Winter weather takes Alberta by storm
Southern Alberta bypassed the fall season on Monday and reluctantly welcomed an early winter as snowfall fell into the double digits and gusting winds caused wretched blizzard-like conditions, shutting down… Read More »
New changes affect small Canadian businesses
A couple of hundred people flocked to a town hall meeting Sept. 23, where Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for Carleton (Ont.) and Shadow Finance Minister Pierre Poilievre addressed the… Read More »
Kings pick up historical win in opener
Over the past five years, the Cochrane Generals rivalry with the Strathmore Wheatland Kings has symbolized the relationship between a hammer and a nail, with the Generals playing the role… Read More »
Hawks make history
After earning Holy Cross Collegiate’s first berth into the Alberta School’s Athletic Association provincial championships for golf, the Hawks couldn’t gun down the first-placed Cobras. The Hawks captured the school’s… Read More »
Sauve places on podium, competes in Finland
Unfortunately, Strathmore is no longer home to Canada’s strongest man in the under 90-kilogram weight class. Nolan Sauve, the defending national champion, returned home Sept. 24 stiff as a board,… Read More »
Braves, Warriors split season opener
Weekends feel much better when you salvage a home series with a convincing win. The Wheatland Warriors saved face by picking up a 4-2 win against the Bow Valley Timberwolves… Read More »
Spartans volleyball season tips off
The Strathmore High School Spartans volleyball programs tipped off the season by hosting their annual junior varsity tournament in town Sept. 22 and 23. The senior boys program rolled out… Read More »