Citizens on Patrol keeps Strathmore safe
Armed with only themselves and a friend in their vehicle, a crime tracking app, contact with the local RCMP and probably a couple of coffees, members of the Strathmore CitizensRead More »
Author: Staff Writer
Growing Families Society – 23 years of service
Growing Families Society is celebrating 23 years of service in Strathmore and Wheatland County. The group presented a summary of their various programs at Strathmore town council on Feb. 6.Read More »
Town appoints weed inspectors
The Town of Strathmore has appointed two staff members to act as weed inspectors. Donna McCallum, parks lead hand/horticulturalist, and Jolene Post, equipment operator and horticulturalist, will take the leadRead More »
Western Irrigation District Memories: Clayton Farms
The Clayton family has developed and maintained a strong connection to irrigation, with multiple generations, literally and figuratively, constructing the foundation for irrigation in the region. The Clayton family hasRead More »
Proposed upgrade to fire training
Wheatland County is considering changing methods of its fire training from a module-based program to the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) level 101 series training. Stuart Larson, Wheatland County’s emergency,Read More »
RCMP to focus on repeat victims of break and enters
urtail break and enters in the province. The Alberta’s RCMP has launched Project Lock Up, a new victim-focused initiative that brings law enforcement agencies and citizen-led crime prevention groups togetherRead More »
Lots of plots in Wheatland County cemeteries
Nothing is as sure as death and taxes, so Wheatland County council has asked county staff to review its cemetery capacity for residents in need. The county has two cemeteries,Read More »
Barn apartment leads to double fees
A resident hoping to build a new residence on their land got a surprise from the county in the form of double development fees, as the barn had an unpermittedRead More »
Kings rolling hot into playoffs
The Strathmore Wheatland Kings head into the playoffs on a high note after capturing two victories to end the season on a three-game winning streak. The Kings played back-to-back homeRead More »
Firefighters extinguish RCMP in first Battle of the Badges
The Strathmore Fire Department beat their crosstown service colleagues the Royal Canadian Mounted Police 9-5 in the inaugural Battle of the Badges charity hockey game on Feb. 10 at theRead More »
Cougars remain top cats at GFS tournament
Crowther Memorial Junior High School’s (CMJHS) Team Red Cougars beat Hanna’s J.C. Charyk Hawks 35-19 in the finals at the first-ever George Freeman School (GFS) girls’ basketball tournament on Feb.Read More »