Grinch targets NoFrill’s donation box
Strathmore’s got itself a Grinch. With only a month left before Christmas, to the day, a senior citizen was caught on camera at Tina’s No Frills emptying out all the… Read More »
Edition: December 1 2017 Strathmore Times
Quilters sew special treat for the holidays
The Strathmore and Wheatland County Christmas Hamper Society received an early Christmas present last week with a donation from the Wheatland Quilters Guild of nearly 200 handmade zipper pouches. Twenty-five… Read More »
County air quality study inconclusive
The question of “what’s that smell?” is still unsubstantiated for Nightingale area residents, after Calgary Region Airshed Zone (CRAZ) air quality monitoring was conducted this summer. CRAZ Program Manager Mandeep… Read More »
Bylaw changes for Muirfield
Wheatland County council passed first reading to change single and semi-detached homes from discretionary use to permanent use in Cell 1 and Cell 3 in the Lakes of Muirfield. Cell… Read More »
Air quality results disappoint residents
An air quality report presented to Wheatland County council on Nov. 2 by the Calgary Region Airshed Zone (CRAZ) disappointed residents from the Nightingale area. Residents were looking for more… Read More »
County approves funding to Rosebud School of the Arts
Wheatland County recently approved annual funding for Rosebud School of the Arts, which has acted as a community hub and provided an economic boost to the area. According to Frank… Read More »
Rural areas feel impact of busy emergency service
Since Alberta Health Services (AHS) claimed control over the Wheatland and District Emergency Medical Services Association (WADEMSA) dispatch service, ambulances have been dispensed outside the Strathmore and Wheatland County area,… Read More »
RSA performs story of old-fashioned, Canadian Christmas
The musical, An L.M. Montgomery Christmas, based on stories by the author of Anne of Green Gables, opened on Rosebud’s BMO Studio Stage Dec. 1. “There are twins and dead… Read More »
Strathmore renews contract with WID
Following amendments to better suit Strathmore’s present-day policies and needs, town council agreed to renew its Stormwater Discharge agreement with the Western Irrigation District (WID) to span over the next… Read More »
Wheatland Lodge fundraises for activity bus
The Wheatland Housing Management Body (WHMB) is closing the gap on its fundraising goal to purchase an activity bus, providing an opportunity for increased participation at Wheatland Lodge. Over $19,000… Read More »
New licensing to protect home buyers
Residential building contractors and developers will require licenses to build in Alberta as of Dec. 1. “The builder licensing will require builders to demonstrate they are in good financial standing… Read More »