SWCC returning local trade show for third year
The Strathmore Wheatland Chamber of Commerce (SWCC) is bringing back their annual trade show for the third year running, this time to be hosted at the Strathmore Civic Centre. CodyRead More »
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Celebrating pigs
Christina Stender, the powerhouse behind Eh Farms, is getting her farm and her red Mangalitsa ready for the fourth annual PigStock happening on Aug. 17. The event started after StenderRead More »
Renaissance Faire returns to Strathmore for second year
The renaissance faire which made its debut in Strathmore last year is returning to the Strathmore Agricultural Society grounds, Aug. 23-25. Nicknamed the “Strathmore Ren Faire,” the festival migrated toRead More »
Western District Historical Society overturns sunflower field early
The Western District Historical Society has made the decision to work up their sunflower field early, and begin preparations for next year’s planting. This was in response to poor germinationRead More »
People’s Choice returns for second time
ultural Collective, in partnership with the Wheatland Society of Arts, is presenting their second annual People’s Choice Awards arts competition. Carolyn Steeves, chair of the Vault Cultural Collective, is excitedRead More »
First suspect in Rocky View County Shooting arrested, second suspect identified
RCMP have made progress in the investigation of a senseless shooting of two people that led to an emergency alert on Aug. 6. The Alberta RCMP have laid charges againstRead More »
New local nonprofit foundation aiming to develop indoor soccer facility in Strathmore
The Parkins Performance Football Foundation will be unveiling their plans to raise money for a new indoor athletic facility in Strathmore, Aug. 17 at the Civic Centre. According to RyanRead More »
Town, county continue Wheatland Lodge support discussions
Discussions are ongoing from the Town of Strathmore and Wheatland County in regards to the ongoing proposed Wheatland Lodge project by the Wheatland Housing Management Board. Following up on theRead More »
Helping Alberta communities
Earlier this year, Alberta’s government launched the Drought and Flood Protection Program, which was created to help communities design and construct projects that improve their resilience to future drought andRead More »