Province testing app for opioid users
The province is testing a new app that could help first responders respond to life-threatening opioid overdoses and save more lives. The Digital Overdose Response System (DORS) smartphone app isRead More »
Community supports fire victims
Several locals are still reeling from the fire last week that engulfed their homes at Strathmore Highway Camping, but they are doing better because of help from the community. FireRead More »
County councillors allegedly breach “code of conduct”
Three Wheatland County councillors appear to have been found in breach of the council’s code of conduct, but details are obstructed because the issue appeared in closed sessions. The conductRead More »
Lions Club online auction set to go
The Strathmore Lions Club is holding its 34th annual auction online to secure funding for community projects. Normally the Lions hold a live auction at the Strathmore Civic Centre. ButRead More »
New odour control at EarthRenew
While some rural residents are opposed to the restart of EarthRenew, a manure-to-fertilizer plant in Wheatland County, the facility will be different from the last time it ran, according toRead More »
GHSD “cautiously optimistic” on budget
A month after the 2021 provincial budget was announced, Golden Hills School Division (GHSD) is “cautiously optimistic” about next year’s education funding. Highlights of how it appears the province isRead More »
New executive director at RSA
Paul Muir, Rosebud School of the Arts’ long-time education director, recently accepted the additional role of executive director. The organization has been without a full-time executive director since 2018. ThroughoutRead More »
New Lakewood park proposed
Plans have been launched for a new park in Lakewood Meadows, but how it will be funded is up in the air. The park plan was presented to town councilRead More »
Spring has sprung
This week’s weather was Alberta’s finest display of the saying, “if you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes.” We went from spring weather and light coats to winter weatherRead More »
Library staff skills shown at gallery
An assortment of artworks produced by staff and volunteers are being displayed at the Strathmore Municipal Library this month, with some up for sale. The library usually features local artistsRead More »
Increased funding for Happy Cat Sanctuary
Strathmore town council voted to approve funding to Happy Cat Sanctuary, a move that could raise taxes slightly, but also save taxpayers funding in the long run. In 2018, theRead More »