Rebuilding in Jasper
This past summer, a devastating wildfire swept through Jasper, causing extensive damage to this beloved mountain community and a proud symbol of Alberta. While the immediate flames have long beenRead More »
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KATHOL, Edmond “Ed”
KATHOL,Edmond “Ed” On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, EDMOND “ED” KATHOL passed away peacefully in Lethbridge at the age of 89 years. Ed is survived by his loving wife Luella “Lue”Read More »
Town reviews citizen satisfaction survey
Town of Strathmore council discussed the 2024 citizen satisfaction survey during the Oct. 16 regular meeting, which had followed a similar method to the 2021 and 2022 surveys. A third-partyRead More »
Morton in Strathmore for Strong and Free book launch
Dr. Ted Morton was in Strathmore on Oct. 8 to speak on his new book Strong and Free: My Journey in Alberta Politics to a crowd of approximately 40 atRead More »
Origin partnering with Bayer to host new contest, opening new taproom
Origin Brewing and Malting has partnered with Bayer to host a contest to win a chance to be a part of the brewing process for a new beer. The contestRead More »
Town discusses Wheatland Lodge reserve fund
The Town of Strathmore discussed the potential authorization of a letter to the Wheatland Housing Management Board (WHMB) during the Oct. 16 regular meeting. A letter was received by theRead More »
County discusses land use redesignation bylaw
Wheatland County council has begun discussions regarding Bylaw 2024-06, being a bylaw to redesignate a 32-hectare portion of land from Agriculture General District to Natural Resource Extraction and Processing District. Read More »
County signs MoA with province regarding CCBF
Wheatland County council voted to sign a memorandum of agreement regarding the Canada Community Benefit Fund during the Oct. 15 regular meeting. During the Aug. 13 regular meeting, county councilRead More »
Standard gets better internet plan as it awaits new funding
The Village of Standard has entered the autumn season and left behind a summer of “business as usual.” Such business brought some changes including more activity at the sportsground withRead More »
Cleanfarms do their part and clean up
Cleanfarms is operating 20 single-day collection events throughout Alberta at local agriculture retailer locations to collect unwanted and expired pesticides and livestock medications for safe disposal. The collection events madeRead More »