Mac’s AAA tourney schedule released
Tyler LoweyTimes Reporter Only 10 more days remain on the Mac’s AAA Midget Hockey Tournament advent calendar until the drop of the puck.The 17-2-3 CFR Chemicals Bisons discovered their… Read More »
Safety first
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor Standard, Hussar, Rockyford and Wheatland County are hoping an Alberta Community Partnership grant of $160,000 will be granted for emergency management planning.“Emergency management is a perishable… Read More »
New year workshops with Hope Bridges
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor Hope Bridges is hoping everyone has a Happy Holiday, and although they are closed Dec. 16 to Jan. 2, coordinator Wanda Reinholdt hopes people will remember… Read More »
Remembering our roots ~ John and Berniece Bland
John GodsmanTimes Contributor The Bland surname originates from England. John’s grandfather – John Bland – was a career soldier, first serving in India, where his son Stephen was born… Read More »
Minimal tax rate increase for 2017
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor The 2017 Town of Strathmore financial plan was released on Dec. 7, with a request for a small residential and commercial tax increase.“The 2107 financial plan… Read More »
Kick starting art in the community
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor Wheatland Society of Arts (WSA) has moved into new digs, and everyone is invited to drop in and see what programs are being offered in 2017.The… Read More »
Everybody Hurts (Thanks R.E.M.)
Pat FuleFule for Thought So, I recently went for a check-up, and “Doc” decided he’d be the one to check my blood pressure. After a few minutes of bending… Read More »
Campaign to support women against violence
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor A single red rose graces desks at many businesses throughout Strathmore this week, as residents remember the need to end violence against women.The Red Rose Campaign… Read More »
Brentwood School food drive
Adelle EllisTimes Reporter Brentwood Elementary pulled together to collect around 3,000 non-perishable food items and toys to be donated to the Christmas Hamper program this year.Children from all grades… Read More »
County contamination sites addressed
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor Wheatland County is once again asking for a grant of $60,000 from the Alberta Community Partnership Program to investigate and review possible contaminated properties in the… Read More »
Helping the arts
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor Wheatland County has agreed to track donations and issue tax-deductible charitable donation receipts for the Wheatland Society of the Arts (WSA).The board contacted the county about… Read More »