Author: Staff Writer

Strathmore town council passed first reading of a bylaw that, if enacted, would prohibit conversation therapy from being practiced or advertised in Strathmore. First reading of the Prohibited Business BylawRead More »

The COVID-19 vaccine is now being made available to Alberta seniors aged 75 and over. All Alberta residents born in 1946 or earlier may now book appointments to be vaccinatedRead More »

The child care sector is being adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and government funding cuts, according to the results of a recent survey. The 2020 Child Care Operator SurveyRead More »

Wheatland County council is considering sending a letter to provincial representatives and municipalities requesting provincewide COVID-19 public health restrictions be lifted. During its regular meeting on Feb. 6, Wheatland councilRead More »

Young people should be more aware of their online activities and who they are communicating with, according to a provincial law enforcement team investigating child exploitation crimes. Safer Internet Day,Read More »

A coalition of five local agencies are working together to provide better support services for members of the community. The Strathmore Wheatland Wellness Resource Project will help residents of StrathmoreRead More »

Wheatland County voted not to support the draft of a regional planning document that, if adopted, could shape development across 10 municipalities in the Calgary region into the future. TheRead More »

Farmers looking for practical solutions to make their operations more sustainable have a new resource to turn to with Ducks Unlimited Canada’s (DUC) – ag.ducks.ca – a new website thatRead More »

A one-time payment will be provided to hundreds of thousands of Albertans working to provide critical services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The $465 million program, a joint initiative between theRead More »