Author: Staff Writer

Planning for Alberta’s municipal elections is underway and candidate nominations are now open. Alberta’s next municipal general election will be held on Oct. 18, 2021. The candidate nomination period is… Read More »

After spending the week following the holiday break learning from home, students across all grade levels returned to in-person learning this week. On Nov. 24, the province announced new public… Read More »

A 30-year-old man is dead after being struck by a semi on Jan. 5 near Gleichen. On that day, Gleichen RCMP were dispatched to a vehicle and pedestrian collision which… Read More »

This year marks the 10th year of the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Alberta. This year, the event will be held virtually. “The safety of… Read More »

The new Strathmore town hall is complete, but many staff are still working from home due to COVID-19 guidelines. Staff have officially moved in, but more than half are working… Read More »

Residents of Wheatland Lodge have received a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. On Jan. 6, 85 residents were vaccinated with the help of six nurses, said Vickey Cook, Wheatland… Read More »

What a beautiful week. The chinook winds brought many of you out to explore our local bike paths, and other treasures in our constituency like the frozen lake in Chestermere,… Read More »

Wheatland District 4-H Council recently presented scholarships to three local former 4-H members. The scholarships are for $500 each and were once again generously sponsored by Carseland Nutrien. Recipients include… Read More »