Greene, George Ernest (Pete)
Greene, George Ernest (Pete) George Ernest (Pete) Greene: June 24, 1930 to April 17, 2021 of Calgary and Strathmore, beloved Dad of Lawrence Greene, Florence Borgens (Rick), Catherine Greene (Jim),… Read More »
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KOOSEY, Anton
KOOSEY, Anton Anton Nickolas Koosey of Dalroy, Alberta passed away peacefully April 12, 2021 at the age of 92 years. Anton was born on April 27, 1928 in Calgary. Anton’s… Read More »
Agritourism challenge winners
Three local entrepreneurs have won a contest to develop local agritourism opportunities in the region. The Agritourism Innovation Challenge was offered to entrepreneurs, farmers and tourism businesses looking to expand… Read More »
EarthRenew has development permit rejected but will appeal decision
EarthRenew, a company looking to restart its manure-to-fertilizer operation in Wheatland County, had its bid for a new development permit rejected by the county’s planning commission, but will appeal this… Read More »
Strathmore restaurants move to patio service
The Town of Strathmore is piloting a new program allowing certain restaurants to open temporary patios so they can continue serving food and beverages during the latest COVID-19 restrictions. Under… Read More »
Strathmore ranks high among ‘best communities’
Strathmore has gained new recognition as a great place to live. Each year, Maclean’s magazine releases its Best Communities in Canada, and this year, Strathmore was ranked as the number… Read More »
Hike for Hospice goes this May
After cancelling last year’s event due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wheatland and Area Hospice Society’s (WAHS) Hike For Hospice is back this year in a virtual format. From May 1… Read More »
County tax rates largely unchanged in 2021
Municipal property taxes in Wheatland County are largely unchanged this year, despite a decrease in total tax assessment value. Wheatland County council passed this year’s tax rate bylaw in a… Read More »
Strathmore COVID-19 cases increasing
Like much of Alberta, Strathmore is being impacted by an increasing number of cases of COVID-19. There has been a consistent increase in the number of active cases in Strathmore… Read More »
Relaunch grant for businesses expanded
Businesses continuing to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic are getting more support, after the province announced an expansion of the small business relaunch grant. Small businesses affected by the… Read More »