First annual bike rodeo goes Saturday
Melissa StrleTimes Reporter The first annual bike rodeo will be held this Saturday, Aug. 6 in Strathmore in the parking lot of Wheatland Elementary School. The event will run… Read More »
Strathmore Stampede a success in spite of extreme weather
Melissa StrleTimes Reporter Strathmore heralded in another successful Stampede and Heritage Days from July 29 to Aug. 1 amid unpredictable weather and rampant rainstorms that cancelled some performances on… Read More »
Rockyford Rodeo a success
Andrea RobertsTimes Intern It was a successful weekend as around 400 competitors came out to showcase their skills at the 59th Annual Rockyford Lions and Ag Society Rodeo July… Read More »
Strathmore Community Football Association looks for Plan B
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor At the July 20 Strathmore Town council meeting, an application for funding by the Strathmore Community Football Association (SCFA), in the second round of the Town… Read More »
Need for new boundary bylaw
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor Wheatland County staff is finding some surprises, as they review information from past county councils.Gerry Melenka, planning manager for Wheatland County, said staff found one significant… Read More »
Young local wins agricultural speech competition
Sabrina KooistraTimes Junior Reporter This November, young local Aleri Swalwell is set to vie for a prestigious placing in the Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture (CYSA) competition in Toronto… Read More »
Our pal Brodie
Pat FuleFule for Thought We had to put our 16 year old dog Brodie to sleep in June. If anyone would have told me how painful it would be,… Read More »
Wheatland draft Land Use Bylaw released
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor The draft of the new Land Use Bylaw (LUB) for Wheatland County was posted on their website July 4 for public viewing. The draft outlines rules,… Read More »
Chamber actively serving
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor A new perspective and active membership has energized the Strathmore & District Chamber of Commerce.The Strathmore & District Chamber offers various activities for local business owners.… Read More »
International students recommend homestay experience
Sabrina KooistraTimes Junior Reporter One of the very unique aspects of Golden Hills’ schools within Strathmore is the extensive international study program, which harbours several students from approximately 15… Read More »
County looks for utility savings
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor In these tough economic times, Wheatland County staff is actively look at savings for county services. One initiative is a re-evaluation of Wheatland County utility providers.Dave… Read More »