Strathmore local awaiting lifesaving six-organ transplant
Maggie Kosterewa is looking to beat the odds and successfully undergo a six-organ transplant – a rare treatment which she has been on the wait list for since spring. SheRead More »
No need for more speed
Opposition is being expressed to Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors regarding an ongoing proposition to increase speed limits on select divided rural highways. Wheatland County council voted to send aRead More »
Town to debate amending community group funding criteria
Fundraising activities may soon be considered ineligible to receive community group funding from the Town of Strathmore through the Community Improvement Program. Council approved a motion, Dec. 3, for draftedRead More »
County signs new MoU with Strathmore Handi-Bus Association
Wheatland County is updating their relationship with the Strathmore Handi-Bus Association, approving the signing of a new memorandum of understanding during the Dec. 2 meeting. The memorandum of understanding hasRead More »
True North receives family violence prevention grant
The True North Society has successfully received another grant from the province of Alberta, this time through the Taking Action on Family Violence grant program. This investment of $93,500, asRead More »
Removing federal barriers
For too long, families across Alberta have felt the impact of federal policies that made it harder to grow our economy, build major projects, and create good jobs. Many AlbertansRead More »
Town passes 2026 budgets
The Town of Strathmore approved the capital and operating budgets for the 2026 financial year during the Nov. 25 budget meeting. The operating budget was approved for $44,259,300, and theRead More »
Council adopts Strathmore’s 2026 operating and capital budget
Strathmore town council adopted a recommended $44,259,300 operating and a $8,721,000 capital budget for a total combined 2026 budget of $52,980,300 at the Nov. 25, regular council meeting. “Administration hasRead More »
County launches into budget season
It’s budget season for Wheatland County and discussions regarding the interim operating, and capital budgets opened during the Nov. 25 Committee of the Whole meeting. The interim budget focuses onRead More »
County presented with updated asset management plan
Wheatland County is developing an update to its asset management plan which aims to better describe and catalogue county resources for council use. The purpose of the Nov. 25 presentationRead More »
Sam Crowfoot elected new Chief for Siksika Nation
Siksika Nation has elected its new Chief and council with Sam Crowfoot at the helm, defeating Frederick Rabbit Carrier and Jack Royal for the position. A total of 49 candidatesRead More »