Warm weather brings out gophers
Like the famous Warner Brothers cartoon character Elmer Fudd, farmers will be preparing to deal with 2018 gopher infestations. The gophers – Richardson’s ground squirrels – create havoc to farmRead More »
Author: Staff Writer
Water fill station gets go-ahead
The pressure-booster/water truck fill station situated in Wheatland County near Range Road 222 and Township Road 240, received approval with third reading at Wheatland County council’s meeting on March 6.Read More »
Local speakers show skills, gain confidence
Young and talented speakers from various 4-H clubs within Wheatland County gathered on March 10 at the Strathmore Civic Centre for the Wheatland District 4-H Speak-offs, where they delivered speechesRead More »
Council approves amended Winter Road Maintenance Policy
Frigid temperatures and a greater than normal snowfall resulted in an increase in demand for additional winter road service within residential neighbourhoods and subdivisions, as was evident through an influxRead More »
Rosebud woman shares hope and love in Rwanda
Jaala Cutbill of Rosebud spent two weeks in Kigali, Rwanda in February, bringing love to women affected by genocides and poverty. Cutbill was with the Hearts of Hope team, underRead More »
Award-winning artist Jacob Moon returns to Strathmore
A few years ago, award winning folk singer-songwriter Jacob Moon left a lasting impression on the crowd that gathered at the Hope Community Covenant Church, when he grabbed his guitarRead More »
Local ringette performs at provincials
Twelve of the top U12B ringette programs from around the province converged at the Strathmore Family Centre last weekend, with one local team carrying some momentum into the medal round.Read More »
Dancers bring Irish tradition to seniors
At the age of seven, owner of the Ulmer School of Irish Dancing, Jan Ulmer, would share part of her Irish culture by visiting senior homes and performing traditional IrishRead More »
Locals take aim at Allan Cup
Lord Stanley’s mug dwarfs all other hockey trophies that try to measure up to its greatness, longevity and relevance across Canada. The Allan Cup is the only other trophy ofRead More »
Spartans come up short in Zone final
Not even a freak ice storm caused by rapid snow melt with sudden gusts of wind could slow down the No. 4 ranked team in the province. The 3A SouthRead More »
Hawks senior boys miss zones, girls take bronze
There are a handful of magic words in sports that can affect the outcome of games. When the refs hear them – or a variation of them – they haveRead More »