Hawks take second at home tournament
The Holy Cross Collegiate Hawks senior boys’ basketball team made it back to the finals of their home tournament again this year, but came up short, losing 85-65 to St.Read More »
Author: Staff Writer
December 20, 2019 Strathmore Times
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George Freeman School fundraising for playground
Raising $73,000 sounds like a daunting task but the staff, students and parents at George Freeman School (GFS) have come up with a number of creative ways to raise funds.Read More »
County council seeks feedback before Alberta First Resolution vote
Wheatland County residents will have an opportunity to provide feedback to county council about the county’s “Alberta First” resolution. At the county’s last regular council meeting, county Councillor Jason WilsonRead More »
Hometown Hockey making pit stop in Strathmore
The Family Centre is the place to be on Dec. 21 and 22, when the Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour stops in Strathmore for a two-day event. Back in the spring,Read More »
Hometown Hockey kick-off party at Strathmore Centre
Strathmore will be buzzing with activity on the weekend of Dec. 21 and 22 when Rogers Hometown Hockey takes over the Family Centre. There are events and activities planned inRead More »
Rural policing promise comes with a cost
Alberta Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer announced on Dec 4. that hundreds of RCMP officers would be added to rural areas to tackle rural crime. “The Government of Alberta’s new policeRead More »
Several charges laid after seizure of drugs and money
Gleichen RCMP have laid several charges against numerous individuals after the seizure of drugs, money and a stolen vehicle. On Dec. 2, Gleichen RCMP received a call of suspicious personsRead More »
County Council in Brief
Tuesday, December 3, 2019 Information from Wheatland County Council Regular Meeting Bylaw 2019-22, application to redesignate +/- 0.29 acres from Agricultural General District to County Residential District and +/- 0.79Read More »
Town Council in Brief
Wednesday, December 4, 2019 Information from Strathmore Town Council Regular Meeting A public hearing for Bylaw 19-16, the land use change application by Wheatland Funeral Home to accommodate a crematorium,Read More »
Western Irrigation District Memories – Vern Hoff
The family name Hoff originated in Germany in 1450. Vern’s dad Adolf was born in 1906, in Gluckstadt, Germany and was the first of the family to move to Canada,Read More »