Carseland fire hall contract awarded
The architectural contract for the Carseland Fire Hall was awarded to Sahuri and Partners Architecture Inc. and will cost Wheatland County $127,500. For that price, the county will receive designs,Read More »
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No rural service in community care paramedic program
In February 2018, Alberta Health Services (AHS) dedicated $11 million to the mobile Community Paramedic Program that treats seniors and patients with chronic conditions in their homes, supported by consultsRead More »
Fundraising for programs
A loss in grant money, and increases in demand and population, gave rise to Growing Families Society for East Rural Counties first fundraising event two years ago. Now in itsRead More »
Improper disposal of oils and grease costs taxpayers thousands
The flushing and cleaning of Strathmore’s sanitary sewer system is costing taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars. As a result, the Town of Strathmore is developing a sanitary bylaw, startingRead More »
Wheatland County budgets holds steady
Wheatland council accepted the 2018-2020 capital and operating budget on April 3. “Having an approved budget will allow for cost control and provide management guidance on funds allocated to specificRead More »
Strathmore pays tribute to Bronco victims
When the news of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash ripped across the country like wildfire, it hit home in every big city and small rural town. Thousands of teams eachRead More »
Mercer maximizes trip to States
No Lloyd’s Recreation, no problem. Kayla-Ann Mercer didn’t show any signs of rust or poor technique in her first roller skating competition of the season, as she brought home fiveRead More »
Snow dampens sports startup
Mother Nature and Jack Frost have teamed up to throw Strathmore spring and summer sports programs a nasty curveball. The year’s unseasonably long winter could impact the community in aRead More »
Former teammates square off in AJHL championship
One way or another, a former Foothills CFR Chemicals Bison will hoist the Inter Pipeline Cup as an Alberta Junior Hockey League champion. Blake Wells and the top-ranked Okotoks OilersRead More »
Fanning eyes return to rugby
Keenan Fanning just wants the opportunity to take the rock to the house again. The sport of rugby isn’t undefeated when it comes to chewing up athletic carries with anRead More »
SANDERS, Norman Russell
SANDERS, Norman Russell December 26, 1941 – April 4, 2018 Norm was born in Bassano, Alberta to Lottie and Herb Sanders. He is survived by his wife Bev, three childrenRead More »