Author: Staff Writer

Despite tough times being experienced by some folks due to loss of jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic, the area food bank remains in good shape. According to Lynette Aschenbrenner, executiveRead More »

Strathmore’s domestic violence shelter has adjusted its operations to meet the realities of COVID-19, at a time when levels of domestic violence could be escalating, according to its chief executiveRead More »

The system of supports serving Strathmore and Wheatland County families is expanding, with the establishment a new family resource hub to serve the region, thanks to a new provincial initiative.Read More »

Wheatland Lodge is providing residents with some extra comforts while the facility is in “preventative quarantine” thanks to donations made by the Strathmore community. The seniors living facility received $2,000Read More »

Some Strathmore animal care facilities have implemented new services and policies to ensure accessibility to pet care amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Animal Care Centre of Strathmore has implemented aRead More »

Between the never-ending media maelstrom, worries about finances and the health of loved ones, and disruptions to regular routine, COVID-19 could be a catastrophe for mental health. But there areRead More »

The Alberta government has launched an online resource to help strengthen the food supply chain and fill agriculture and agri-food jobs. Keeping Alberta’s food supply chain safe and intact isRead More »

The Alberta government has released guidelines to direct how students will learn while in-school classes are cancelled due to the COVID-19 health emergency. For all kindergarten to Grade 12 students,Read More »