WHMB application for provincial funding denied
The new seniors lodge project set to be developed in Strathmore will be subject to delay as the Wheatland Housing Management Board (WHMB) was unsuccessful again in their application forRead More »
County ASB discusses shelterbelt and eco-buffer project challenges
The Wheatland County Agriculture Service Board (ASB) addressed challenges related to the shelterbelt and eco-buffer demonstration project during the July 9 meeting in council chambers. George Bloom, agricultural fieldman, explainedRead More »
County reviews subdivision development appeal board bylaw
Wheatland County is looking to remove redundancies in its subdivision development appeal board bylaw, as well as improve ability to secure enough members for the body to fulfil its functions. Read More »
Affordable housing project in Strathmore
Rising costs and limited housing options can make it difficult to find an affordable, suitable place to live. Finding a safe and affordable home shouldn’t feel impossible and that’s whyRead More »
CGC raises over $31,000 for Trellis Society
CGC Inc. hosted their third annual Cowboy Corral in Calgary, ultimately raising $31,595 for the Trellis Society to benefit families in need. Bringing together community and business leaders, as wellRead More »
Strathmore’s King Eddy mural celebrates local history
A new mural is turning heads on the side of the King Eddy Pub in downtown Strathmore and it’s more than just art. The large-scale project is part of ProspectRead More »
Local fire department seeking paid-on-call recruits
The Strathmore Fire Department is looking to the local community for recruits to be paid-on-call firefighters. The Town of Strathmore indicated that recruitment had begun for the open positions onRead More »
Governance behaviours of WHMB under scrutiny by county
Debbie Wakelam, who served as the member at large for Wheatland County on the Wheatland Housing Management Board, raised alarming concerns during the June 3 regular meeting of council. SheRead More »
Siksika challenges province in court over coal mining moratorium
Siksika Nation is challenging the Province of Alberta in court over their decision to end a moratorium on coal development in the Rocky Mountains. In May 2020, Siksika Nation filedRead More »
Alberta helping Canada prosper
The need to improve trade within Canada and get Alberta goods to new markets has never been greater. Tariff threats, protectionism, and a lack of predictability in American trade policyRead More »
County to issue utility refunds
Wheatland County is refunding three utility accounts for overpayments made regarding water usage over the last several months. The county’s vendor, Rocky View Utility Corporation, provides utility services within theRead More »