ASC focuses on empowering seniors
The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) has launched a month-long senior outreach campaign across Alberta to recognize Seniors Month (June) and World Elder Abuse Day (June 15). According to the ASC,Read More »
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Western Irrigation District Memories – Gerald and Dorothy Geeraert
Gerald’s family name originated at Flanders, Belgium before the family moved to Holland in the 1800s. His grandfather, Peter C. Geeraert, emigrated to Rockyford with two brothers in 1910, whereRead More »
Arts on 817 announces third concert season
Arts on 817 announced the launch of their third season with a line-up of six concerts to be held at Strathmore United Church in 2019-20. Three of the concerts featureRead More »
Wheatland County council ponders time well spent
There are many meetings and conferences slated for representatives from Wheatland County council members to attend. One is the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) conference, which was held in QuebecRead More »
Expressions hands out year-end awards
Three members of the Strathmore BWith their regular season wrapped up following their year-end recital on June 2, young dancers from Expressions The Dance Gallery took a chance to lookRead More »
DAWE, Harold Vernon
DAWE, Harold Vernon February 20, 1929 – June 13, 2019 It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, HaroldRead More »
KONSCHUH, Opal
KONSCHUH, Opal August 24, 1931 – June 16, 2019 With profound sadness, the family announces Opal’s journey with us has come to an end and she now rejoins her sisterRead More »
Young singers and choristers bring home provincial awards
Several youths from Strathmore brought home awards from the Alberta Provincial Music Festival, held May 26 to June 1 in Edmonton. Musicians, singers and choirs from Strathmore participated in theRead More »
Rockyford celebrates 100 years of history
The Village of Rockyford will be hosting its centennial on June 29 to mark 100 years since the village was approved as a municipality. Settled in 1913, some of theRead More »
Busy season
Hello Strathmore! I hope that your garden is growing with the wonderful rain this past week. As everything becomes a beautiful deep green, we are finishing up graduations, exams andRead More »
Ambulance shift demands causing worker burnout
Wheatland regional partners are taking steps to get Alberta Health Services (AHS) to eliminate paramedic job burnout due to “core/flex” work schedules at Wheatland and Adjacent Districts Emergency Medical ServicesRead More »