Farmers pause harvest to support hospice
With their own harvests still demanding attention, local farmers set aside time Oct. 16 to help bring hospice care closer to home. The Farming for Hospice kickoff brought volunteers andRead More »
Strathmore woman mourns dog killed in Bayside attack
An evening walk with a friend ended in the loss of Darlene Neilson’s dog and injuries to both women after an attack near Bayside Place on Sept. 30, according toRead More »
Strathmore fire hall proposal carries price tag of up to $26 million
Strathmore council got a detailed look Oct. 14 at a proposed $24-million to $26-million fire hall intended to replace a crowded station where an administrative employee works in the entranceRead More »
Council considers additional courts at sports centre
An unfinished concrete area at the Strathmore Motor Products Sports Centre could become additional indoor court space under a proposal expected to be considered during budget discussions. Council reviewed aRead More »
Rockyford briefs: Park improvements, new homes and community projects move ahead
From improvements at Prairie Ridge Historical Park to new housing and a busy start to the winter recreation season, Rockyford Mayor Darcy Burke shared updates on projects and activities aroundRead More »
Proposed public comment cap prompts debate over speaking time
A proposed 10-minute limit for the entire public comment portion of Strathmore council meetings met resistance Oct. 14, with councillors questioning how the rule would work when a contentious issueRead More »
Foothills Brass and Friends bring ‘serious fun’ to Arts on 817
A little nostalgia, a big brass sound and an evening of fun will open the Arts on 817 Season 9 when Foothills Brass and Friends come to Strathmore Oct. 24Read More »
Councillors debate rental discounts for local fundraisers
Whether local charities should receive help renting town facilities for fundraisers remains an unsettled question in Strathmore’s proposed community grant policy. Council debated the issue Oct. 14 while reviewing aRead More »
Nightingale fence variance approved despite neighbours’ objections
An eight-foot fence in Nightingale can remain standing after Wheatland County’s Municipal Planning Commission approved a height variance on Oct. 13 with one member opposed. The decision allows a 95-footRead More »
Highway 817 subdivision fails over safety and road maintenance concerns
A proposal to create three acreages south of Strathmore failed to win approval from Wheatland County’s Municipal Planning Commission on Oct. 13, following a lengthy debate over highway safety andRead More »
Friendships, memories and a new chapter for Valley Medical Clinic
For Dr. Ward Fanning, stepping back from Valley Medical Clinic means saying goodbye to a working routine that has connected him with generations of Strathmore families. “Over the years, patientsRead More »