County considers land use bylaw revision
Wheatland County council is looking to amend the county’s land use bylaw to change how applications for solar and wind developments are handled. Under the current land use bylaw, aRead More »
Coal exploration halted on Category 2 lands
I wanted to discuss the recent update on the coal policy engagement and the suspension of all coal exploration in Category 2 lands. An independent coal policy committee was appointedRead More »
Agritourism challenge winners
Three local entrepreneurs have won a contest to develop local agritourism opportunities in the region. The Agritourism Innovation Challenge was offered to entrepreneurs, farmers and tourism businesses looking to expandRead More »
EarthRenew has development permit rejected but will appeal decision
EarthRenew, a company looking to restart its manure-to-fertilizer operation in Wheatland County, had its bid for a new development permit rejected by the county’s planning commission, but will appeal thisRead More »
Strathmore restaurants move to patio service
The Town of Strathmore is piloting a new program allowing certain restaurants to open temporary patios so they can continue serving food and beverages during the latest COVID-19 restrictions. UnderRead More »
Strathmore ranks high among ‘best communities’
Strathmore has gained new recognition as a great place to live. Each year, Maclean’s magazine releases its Best Communities in Canada, and this year, Strathmore was ranked as the numberRead More »
Hike for Hospice goes this May
After cancelling last year’s event due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wheatland and Area Hospice Society’s (WAHS) Hike For Hospice is back this year in a virtual format. From May 1Read More »
County tax rates largely unchanged in 2021
Municipal property taxes in Wheatland County are largely unchanged this year, despite a decrease in total tax assessment value. Wheatland County council passed this year’s tax rate bylaw in aRead More »
Strathmore COVID-19 cases increasing
Like much of Alberta, Strathmore is being impacted by an increasing number of cases of COVID-19. There has been a consistent increase in the number of active cases in StrathmoreRead More »
Relaunch grant for businesses expanded
Businesses continuing to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic are getting more support, after the province announced an expansion of the small business relaunch grant. Small businesses affected by theRead More »
Prohibited business bylaw development continues
Development of a proposed prohibited business bylaw that would outlaw the practice of conversion therapy in Strathmore continues, with the item scheduled to return to council sometime in May. TheRead More »