Identify risks to prevent drowning
Drowning, while preventable, happens all too often. Over 400 people die every year in Canada from drowning, according to Kelly Carter, chief executive officer of the Lifesaving Society. To raiseRead More »
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Supporting rural doctors
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore. I want to start off this column by reminding everyone in our beautiful riding that as we return to some sort of normalcy with COVID-19, and as weRead More »
WE Charity scandal
You’ve likely heard by now about the Prime Minister’s latest ethics scandal – the WE Charity debacle. In case you missed it, here are the facts we know at theRead More »
Olds College renovations and expansion
As many of you have already heard, our provincial government recently announced more than $21 million in funding for some major renovations and expansions at Olds College. While much ofRead More »
Radio controlled sailboats race at Strathmore Lakes
The Calgary Model Sailing Association was at Strathmore Lakes July 19 to race their sailboats around the lake. Club president Andrew Baak says the club comes to Strathmore Lakes becauseRead More »
Strathmore Fun Runners cancel future plans
The Strathmore Fun Runners has had to cancel their future events and plans due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Everything is still up in the air for this year for sure,”Read More »
Community Futures project provides resources
Eight Community Futures offices in southern Alberta have developed a succession matching and planning (SMP) project to address the need for succession planning and education resources within rural business communities.Read More »
Municipal building on schedule
Strathmore’s new municipal building is on track to be finished this fall. “The building construction is on schedule, and I hope you get a chance to either walk by orRead More »
New seniors’ lodge planning underway
The Wheatland Housing Management Body (WHMB) is evaluating proposals for a new seniors’ housing facility – and the project could be “shovel-ready” as early as the fall. WHMB had aRead More »
County looking to loosen cannabis production regulations
Wheatland County is considering easing its regulations surrounding cannabis production and cultivation. During the Wheatland County council regular meeting on July 4, a bylaw to amend the county’s land useRead More »
Strathmore ag society excited for upcoming events
With the government of Alberta launching Phase 2 of its reopening strategy, the Strathmore and District Agricultural Society has started to open up the ag grounds for events. Due toRead More »