County approves tax rate bylaw
Wheatland County approved the third and final reading of its Tax Rate Bylaw 2024-09 during the April 3 special council meeting. During the regular council meeting which took place April… Read More »
Providing recovery-oriented care to Albertans
This past week, as part of the Alberta government’s efforts to refocus the health care system, several announcements were made. The first announcement was regarding a new mental health and… Read More »
Family makes the call on ice
When the McKinnon family went to the Strathmore Family Centre to lace up their skates last month, it was nothing new for Trevor and his son Nolan (15) and daughter… Read More »
Wheatland County responds to ongoing county vs Koester court ruling appeal
Wheatland County has released a statement regarding the ongoing legal conflict, following the decision to appeal the Court of King’s Bench ruling in the Koester versus Wheatland County, 2024 ABKB… Read More »
ASB receives presentation regarding farm mental health
The Agricultural Research and Extension Council of Alberta (ARECA) presented before the Wheatland County Agriculture Service Board (ASB), April 3, in order to discuss Agknow, a mental health network for… Read More »
ASB discusses authority to declare agricultural disasters
During the April 3 Agriculture Service Board (ABS) meeting, members discussed the delegation of authority for declaring agricultural disasters within the county, and the ASB bylaw. “Wheatland County Council and… Read More »
Volunteers needed to keep vital events to continue
The Vault Cultural Collective is hosting an expo to both celebrate and recruit volunteers within the local community during National Volunteer Week. Every April, National Volunteer Week is recognized nationwide,… Read More »
Chariots of Fire to open Rosebud Theatre season
Rosebud Theatre opens its 2024 season, April 5 to May 25, with Chariots of Fire, the story of two runners who competed in the 1924 Paris Olympics. Eric Liddell, a… Read More »
Strathmore Soccer aims to launch adaptive needs program
The Strathmore Soccer Association (SSA) recently hosted an event at Crowther Memorial Junior High in order to train more local coaches. “Over the past two years or so, Strathmore Soccer… Read More »
Town councillor launches charity challenge
The Town of Strathmore’s Coun. Richard Wegener is hosting his third annual charity challenge, this year being in support of the Wheatland and Area Hospice Society. Similar to the previous… Read More »
Strathmore to host fifth annual festival
This year marks the fifth annual Strathmore Performing Arts Festival (SPAF) beginning April 10 and running steadily through to April 24. Last year’s festival had 141 participants with this year… Read More »