Aircraft campus opposed
A longstanding family in Wheatland County are expressing concerns regarding the development of De Havilland’s aircraft campus on neighbouring land, and the impact it will have both for them andRead More »
City of Chestermere CAO to stand trial in Strathmore
City of Chestermere Chief Administrative Officer Kim Wallace is scheduled to appear in Strathmore court on July 17 following her not guilty plea to allegations of assault against a staffRead More »
Province adds $10 million to rural tourism budget
The Government of Alberta announced April 4 that Travel Alberta will be receiving $10 million over two years to develop tourism awareness and visitation around the province. These developments willRead More »
Hike for Hospice introduces firetruck pull to annual event
The Wheatland and Area Hospice Society is gearing up to host its sixth annual Hike for Hospice event, May 7, with a newly added segment of the event to getRead More »
Improving end-of-life care in our community
On May 7, Strathmore is holding its Hike for Hospice event to raise much-needed funds for Hospice palliative care. This helps to improve end-of-life care in our community. The eventRead More »
County Reeve, MP host community roundtable
Bow River Riding MP Martin Shields and Wheatland County Reeve Amber Link hosted roundtable discussions to connect with residents, and answer questions regarding municipal and federal issues. The discussions tookRead More »
Carseland volunteer awarded
Carseland resident and prolific volunteer, Geraldine “Gerry” Cool, was recently recognized with a Stars of Alberta Volunteer award at a ceremony held in Calgary. The Stars of Alberta Volunteer awardsRead More »
Miss Strathmore Stampede applications open
Applications are now open to compete to be the next Miss Strathmore Stampede, as the competition returns for the second year following its hiatus. Nikki Peltzer, who spoke on behalfRead More »
MP Martin Shields criticizes federal budget
The Government of Canada has recently released its budget for the next fiscal year. Bow River MP, Martin Shields, said he is less than impressed with some of the decisionsRead More »
County approves 2023 final budgets
Wheatland County approved their final operational budget for 2023 to 2025, and the final capital budget for 2023 to 2027, during the April 4 regular meeting of council. Joel Chiasson,Read More »
GHSD Superintendent announces retirement
Golden Hills School Division (GHSD) Superintendent Bevan Daverne has announced his retirement at the conclusion of this school year, after 30 years of service. In 2022, Daverne was recognized bothRead More »