Meeting employment challenges
A new year often brings new beginnings, which for some individuals will mean taking steps to return to the work force after an absence. But such a change doesn’t comeRead More »
Author: Staff Writer
Community involvement and donations keeps food bank thriving
As the demand at the Wheatland County Food Bank remains steady and comparable to previous years, the Wheatland County and Strathmore communities continue to reinforce their symbiotic relationship with theRead More »
Annual 5 for Life book sale returns to Strathmore
The organizers of the annual 5 for Life book sale fundraiser hope to carry forward the momentum of the event’s previous success with a larger attendance and increased donations –Read More »
Standard Minor Hockey home to two teams
After nearly a decade-long absence, the Standard Minor Hockey Association is proudly supporting hockey again. “It’s great to see local families back at the rink this year,” said Standard HockeyRead More »
Strathmore Minor Hockey Association continues to grow
Just past the halfway mark of another season for the Strathmore Minor Hockey Association (SMHA) and they have already started planning next year’s season. The issues at hand the SMHARead More »
Hussar Minor Hockey hosts split team
The Hussar Arena isn’t home to too many local teams, but that doesn’t mean the ice isn’t constantly in use. The Village of Hussar only has enough players to dressRead More »
WAA enjoys successful season
It was a tough act to follow this year. The 26th anniversary of the Wheatland Athletic Association (WAA) doesn’t have the same ring to it, but the teams are stillRead More »
Rockyford ices three teams
Even through the changing numbers in small-town hockey, the Rockyford Minor Hockey Association still has enough players to field three teams. “Every year is different; that’s just small-town hockey. SomeRead More »
Strathmore storms back and nearly steal tourney title
Inspired by Tyler Steenbergen’s epic late-game heroics that lifted Team Canada over Team Sweden earlier in the week at the World Junior Championship, the Strathmore A Storm nearly pulled outRead More »
Former Bisons teaming up for the Tigers
The Jan. 10 Western Hockey League trade deadline just passed with its annual flurry of activity. It was this deadline three years ago that allowed a pair of former FoothillsRead More »
Locals reach bigger stage with The Young Canadians
Long nights spent rocking the TransAlta stage paid off for a pair of local performing artists. Following the 11 performances each night at the Calgary Stampede with the Young CanadiansRead More »