Coal policy engagement launches
The provincial government is launching public consultation on changes to its coal policy, including a new public survey. The provincial government announced it was rescinding the 1976 Coal Policy lastRead More »
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Standard Community Chest ceases
After 65 years, the Standard Community Chest is closing for good. The Standard Community Chest started in 1955 as a community effort to requisition funds for charitable causes. Since then,Read More »
Learning about past abuse via ‘Clare’s Law’
A new law allowing people to check if their partner has a history of domestic violence has come into effect in Alberta. The Disclosure to Protect Against Domestic Violence (Clare’sRead More »
Town seeking new CAO
The Town of Strathmore has begun a search for a new, permanent chief administrative officer (CAO). The search for candidates is expected to take about three months and will costRead More »
Laycock, Ivan (Stu) Stuart
Laycock, Ivan (Stu) Stuart Our beloved Father and Grandfather Ivan (Stu) Stuart Laycock of Standard, Alberta passed away peacefully in Drumheller on March 28, 2021 at the age of 97Read More »
PROVERBS, Inez
PROVERBS, Inez Inez Mildred Milicent Proverbs (née Adams), age 94, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by immediate family and caregivers, Mary and Heidi, on March 21, 2021 after aRead More »
Sikh Heritage Month
Happy Sikh Heritage Month! I am so honoured to mark this month as we reflect on the amazing contributions people of Sikh heritage have made to our beautiful province andRead More »
Train whistles could stop in Carseland
Carseland could become quieter, as Wheatland County is considering having Canadian Pacific Railway stop its trains from blowing whistles when approaching the railroad crossing there. The single-track crossing is locatedRead More »
Local quilter’s guild supports mental health
A group of local quilters is helping support mental health by creating and donating quilts to the Blankets of Love Foundation for Mental Health. Members of the Wheatland Quilters GuildRead More »
Province testing app for opioid users
The province is testing a new app that could help first responders respond to life-threatening opioid overdoses and save more lives. The Digital Overdose Response System (DORS) smartphone app isRead More »