Author: Staff Writer

Students are returning to the classroom after spending the last two weeks (or more) learning from home as part of increased COVID-19 public health measures. The move to at-home learningRead More »

An investigation into the conduct of a Strathmore town councillor has concluded there is broad interpersonal conflict beyond a couple of councillors. Strategic Steps Inc. was hired by Strathmore townRead More »

A program to provide cell phones to Albertans in crisis is expanding to more women’s shelters and transition houses across Alberta. Last spring, Rogers Communications launched its “digital lifeline” programRead More »

Siksika Health Services is opening its COVID-19 vaccination program to residents of municipalities surrounding Siksika Nation, including Strathmore and Wheatland County. The move will help strengthen the province’s COVID-19 vaccineRead More »

Wheatland County is looking to take over a boat launch on the Bow River near Carseland made inaccessible by the province. The boat launch, located next to the Highway 24Read More »

The Strathmore Handi-bus Association has new office space at the Wheatland County administration building. Strathmore Handi-bus, which provides affordable transportation to seniors and people with disabilities in Strathmore and WheatlandRead More »

Wheatland County council passed an election bylaw for the fall election, which formalizes some of the rules determining how it will be conducted. The bylaw contains specific regulations for theRead More »

Wheatland County is a step closer to formalizing a collaborative agreement with Rocky View County, overseeing around 68,000 acres in the shared border area between the two municipalities. Both countiesRead More »

People exempt from wearing masks for medical reasons now must prove their exemption by providing a letter from a medical professional, following new rules from the province. Mask wearing hasRead More »

The province has announced a new jobs program to help businesses challenged by the current economy to hire new workers. The Alberta Jobs Now program will provide $370 million toRead More »

Youth from across the province will once again be speaking up about agriculture virtually this summer. The Alberta Young Speakers of Agriculture (AYSA) board has decided to hold its annualRead More »