New budget overhauls education funding
While it took them a few weeks to digest the changes, school officials are cautiously optimistic about the new provincial educational funding schedule. A new K to 12 education fundingRead More »
Author: Staff Writer
ARC approach helps keep students focused
A local school division is taking a new approach to delivering discipline: helping students understand their issues and find effective solutions before problems arise. Christ the Redeemer Catholic School DivisionRead More »
Rosebud River watershed partnership formed to improve stream health
A new partnership between Wheatland County and Rocky View County has formed to improve resiliency throughout the Rosebud River watershed by working with landowners to improve riparian health. The partnership,Read More »
Two athletes pursuing post-secondary sports dreams
It is nice to be wanted, and two Grade 12 Strathmore High School athletes will pursue their athleticisms and passions at a higher level. Daniel Mulder has decided to continueRead More »
LeCerf, Shirley
LeCerf, Shirley November 27, 1939 – March 15, 2020 Shirley passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Sagewood care center in Strathmore, Alberta. She resided formerlyRead More »
LORD, Therese “Terry” Marie
LORD, Therese “Terry” Marie February 14, 1931 – March 21, 2020 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Terry. Mom passed away peacefully in her sleep. SheRead More »
McMURRAY, Brent Craig
McMURRAY, Brent Craig July 8, 1972 – March 22, 2020 Brent passed away suddenly at his home in Standard, Alberta where he spent most of his life, except for aRead More »
RAMPERSAUD, Carol Janet
RAMPERSAUD, Carol Janet It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Carol Janet Rampersaud on Sunday March 22, 2020 at theRead More »
Strychnine for gopher control to be phased out
Health Canada has announced a three-year phase out of the rodenticide strychnine, leaving some producers concerned about future gopher control. Strychnine, a neurotoxic alkaloid, is used as a poison toRead More »
County still clubroot free – but producers should remain vigilant
While Wheatland County remains clubroot free according to recent surveys, producers should still watch for signs of the plant disease, according to Wheatland County’s manager of agricultural services. Clubroot, aRead More »
Landowners getting paid to let the grass grow
Some Wheatland County landowners have extra dollars in their pocket thanks to a county program that pays them for taking lands out of production to provide “ecological services.” The program,Read More »