Electricity prices set to spike in Alberta this month
Unseasonably low temperatures won’t be the only thing driving up electricity bills in Alberta this month as rates are set to nearly double in April, tugging on the purse stringsRead More »
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Rosebud students take Shakespeare to Comic Con
Rosebud School of the Arts students will bring Shakespeare into 2018 in April, performing The Comedy of Errors in the setting of a Comic Con conference. The Comedy of Errors:Read More »
Hope Bridges welcomes spring with programming
For the past few years, the community-based not-for-profit art organization, Hope Bridges Society, focused attention on building stronger relationships in Strathmore and Wheatland County – an initiative that spurred newRead More »
Long winter affects flower businesses
With even more snow on the horizon forecasted for the coming weeks, Alberta florists and flower shops are facing a double-edged sword; reaping the rewards in their busy season whileRead More »
Seed cleaning plant going strong
In these less than ideal economic times, the local seed cleaning plant has seen an uptick in production and continues to crank out promising seeds for farmers to use. TheRead More »
STARS provides service to agriculture sector
For more than 20 years, the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) Emergency Link Centre has provided site monitoring and emergency response co-ordination services to organizations and employees working inRead More »
Remembering our roots ~ Marie Louise Praeker
Marie Louise’s maiden name was Van Tighem and originated in Meulebeke, Belgium. In 1874, Leonard Van Tighem came to Canada and in 1883 became a Catholic priest. Brother Victor cameRead More »
Destination: The Canadian Buttertart Factory
Leah Lalonde is on her second rolling pin in 23 years. In that time, she has handmade over one million butter tarts – all of them from her grandmother’s recipeRead More »
Local roller laces up for new season
Just because Lloyd’s Recreation roller rink closed its doors over a month and a half ago, one local skater hasn’t given up the dream of competing in the Artistic WorldRead More »
Figure skaters prepare to perform in annual show
A year’s worth of hard work and success is about to be put on display for all to see. The Strathmore Skating Cub is putting the finishing touches on groupRead More »
Former Bisons enjoying WHL scene
Success in the regular season doesn’t necessarily translate into success in the postseason, as some former Foothills CFR Chemicals and UFA Bisons found out last week. The opening round ofRead More »