Music artist looks for fresh start
For Greg Rider Farrell, music has always been about more than playing a guitar or standing on a stage. These days, it is also a way to tell a storyRead More »
County looks at changes to bylaw following several significant dog attacks in 2025
Justin Valley, manager of Protective Services, presented administration’s review of Animal Control Bylaw 2020-17 during a recent Wheatland County committee meeting. Council directed administration to review the bylaw on JulyRead More »
Lyalta approved for new year-round recreational facility
Wheatland County’s Municipal Planning Commission has approved the expansion of an existing recreation facility at the Lyalta Community Centre, paving the way for new year-round recreational opportunities in the community.Read More »
Alberta independence groups question municipal response
A brief gathering outside the Strathmore town office on Aug. 19 has sparked questions about political expression, municipal property and the role of police as Alberta heads toward an OctoberRead More »
Giving Albertans control
Our government is focused on giving Albertans more control over the choices they make, and stronger protection and support when they need it most. This week, Ottawa scrapped the federalRead More »
From sun to skates, local kids are getting ready to lace up for the upcoming ice season
As summer starts to wind down, local ice sports are already looking ahead to another busy season, with hockey and ringette associations getting registration numbers in place and preparing toRead More »
One dead following serious collision
One person is dead and two others were injured following a serious collision involving an SUV and a combine on Highway 842 south of Cluny on Aug. 20. Gleichen RCMPRead More »
Blue-green algae advisories issued for local bodies of water
Health advisories have been issued for two Wheatland County water bodies after cyanobacterial, commonly known as blue-green algae, blooms and/or toxins were identified in the waters of Eagle Lake andRead More »
Uplifting experience
For sisters Alex and Emmeline Keeling, dance has always been about more than learning steps. It is about finding confidence, making friends, having fun and, perhaps most importantly, feeling likeRead More »
Renaissance Faire gears up for fourth annual show in Strathmore
The Strathmore Renaissance Faire is gearing up for its fourth annual show at the Ag grounds, ramping up activities to celebrate an attendance milestone set last year. “We hit 10,000Read More »
Town donates $5,000 to support landscaping of upcoming True North facility
The Town of Strathmore has approved the donation of $5,000 to the True North Society to be utilized for landscaping and beautification purposes. The donation was approved following an in-cameraRead More »