Former Eagle Lake Campground under new ownership
The location which was formerly the Eagle Lake Campground is under new management and is looking to be open to the public later this spring. Now under the name, WheatlandRead More »
The Liberal war on work
The Liberal Government tabled the 2023 Budget last week and we are seeing more of the same. More inflation-fueling spending announcements, more marketing and sloganeering, with few results achieved forRead More »
Fire training session for local fire department
The Strathmore Fire Department conducted a controlled burn of a building for training purposes on March 25, with the added benefit of creating some potential hazard reduction. The destroyed buildingRead More »
Food drive a smashing success
The friendly competition between the Strathmore Fire Department and Holy Cross Collegiate to raise donations for the Wheatland County Food Bank concluded in a massive success. Between their efforts, theRead More »
Bayside debate
Following a lengthy debate, Strathmore town council has concluded to overturn the proposed new development on 9 Bayside Place in a vote of 4-3 against. The discussion was centred aroundRead More »
WAHS, WHMB presenting plans for new senior’s lodge
The Wheatland and Area Hospice Society (WAHS) and the Wheatland Housing Management Board (WHMB) are hosting a series of presentations for the local community to talk about updates regarding effortsRead More »
RCMP to see mandated use of body cams
The Alberta government is seeking to build more trust between police officers and the communities they serve by mandating body-worn cameras for all detachments in the province. A release detailingRead More »
Cornhole club reflects on opening season
The first season of Strathmore’s new cornhole league has wrapped up following a successful 10-week season, according to organizers. Lance Smith, who leads the board for the Strathmore Huskers, saidRead More »
Funding promises to Strathmore
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore. I wanted to share with you some of the funding being promised to our constituency leading up to the election. I want to thank all those involved andRead More »
Strathmore hosts Lead by Example Powwow
Four years after the death of Kristian Ayoungman, his mother, Melodie Ayoungman played a large role in facilitating the organization of a powwow in her son’s memory. The Lead byRead More »
Charity organization permit denied
A local registered charity organization is debating with the Wheatland County regarding a development permit application which was denied at the March 14 meeting of the Municipal Planning Commission. TheRead More »