For two years, renovations have taken place within the Strathmore hospital, although it isn’t apparent from the outside. Extensive interior renovations to the 61,063 sq. ft. building occurred between lateRead More »
Mark Feb. 2 on your calendar for Arts on 817’s next concert, Women of Note. Featured in this concert will be Winnipeg-based mezzo soprano Elizabeth Hoyt-Surdhar, and Alberta-born pianist JanetRead More »
On Dec. 4, 2018, Wheatland County council passed a motion asking the Golden Hills School Division No. 75 to demolish the Central Bow Valley School in Gleichen. Members of theRead More »
Strathmore and Wheatland County citizens are invited to nominate remarkable citizens, community leaders and innovators for membership in the Alberta Order of Excellence. Up to 10 people will be inductedRead More »
Strathmore and area junior highs and high schools are receiving a copy of the Canadian Geographic Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada from the Government of Alberta. The government purchased 1,600Read More »
The first annual Strathmore Performing Arts Festival is drawing closer, and registration deadline for performers is Feb. 1. The Strathmore Performing Arts Festival (SPAF) goes March 30 to April 9.Read More »
The new year brings new changes for the Village of Standard, following the announcement that one local family will be taking over the old Standard Co-op building and will soonRead More »
The Strathmore Lions Club is celebrating its 80th charter night next month and is inviting Strathmore and area residents to help them commemorate the event. The 80th anniversary party willRead More »
Questions were raised about the new fire board bylaw 2019-1, passed for first reading at the Jan. 8 Wheatland County council meeting. “Section 3.5 states that (fire board) members willRead More »
The Strathmore Wheatland Kings played a strong defensive game at home to beat the Blackfalds Wranglers 5-1 on Jan. 18, but lost to the Lomond Lakers 6-5 in overtime onRead More »
The Strathmore RCMP and Strathmore Fire Department will square off in the Battle of the Badges hockey game to connect with the community and help raise money for two localRead More »