The Strathmore Municipal Library decided to extend its July book sale into August to continue the effort to provide the community with affordable literature as well as to raise fundsRead More »
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo are excited to have six successful litters of Vancouver Island Marmots born this year, totaling 17 new pups. This is the first year the team welcomedRead More »
Despite opposition from residents, and an initially defeated proposal before the Wheatland County Municipal Planning Commission (MPC), the construction and operation of a beef abattoir will proceed. The County MPCRead More »
Construction has begun on the new set of traffic lights on the Archie Klaiber Trail and Lakeside Boulevard intersection, which is anticipated to be completed for the end of September. Read More »
Wheatland County’s interest in the hydrogen market may soon see supporting investment by the Alberta Government, following the announcement of $45 million budgeted for the industry. The Government of AlbertaRead More »
The 57th annual Strathmore Stampede turned out to being a smashing success over the Heritage Day’s long weekend, Aug. 4-7. Ryan Schmidt, president and CEO of the Strathmore Agricultural Society,Read More »
Ross Knight knew what he had to do. Heading into the final day of racing at the Strathmore Stampede, Knight was leading fellow chuckwagon driver Chad Fike by slightly moreRead More »
Strathmore Stampede Parade 2023 participants wowed crowds with their float decorating abilities and friendly smiles. There were 89 float entries this year according to Mary Lynne Martens, who was judgingRead More »
The Strathmore Stampede saw two new winners during the annual Running With the Bulls chosen over the course of the weekend, each walking home $1,000 richer and with a shinyRead More »
Seeing his fellow competitors getting bucked off their bulls didn’t deter Edgar Durazo from doing his job on Sunday. As the last competitor out of the chutes on the thirdRead More »
Though construction had already begun, Tuesday, Aug. 1 marked the official groundbreaking for the new Sacred Heart Church which is being established in Strathmore. The new place of worship isRead More »