New vaccination program phase starts
Alberta is expanding its COVID-19 vaccination program to include more people. The province has announced Phase 2A of its vaccination program, making all Albertans 65 to 75 (born between 1956Read More »
Wheatland residents protest against EarthRenew restart
Rural residents met on Saturday to protest the proposed restart of EarthRenew, a company with a patented process for converting cow manure into organic fertilizer at a plant north ofRead More »
Sykamore releases third single
Born and raised Carseland native and singer/songwriter Sykamore is releasing her third single, Go Easy On Me, in as many months on March 19. The single is set to beRead More »
Low-density residential scrapped
The Town of Strathmore is abandoning its plans to create a consolidated low-density residential land use district, and will instead change planning approaches through totally new planning documents. Under Strathmore’sRead More »
Irrigation law proposed
Irrigation districts could have more access to capital funding for infrastructure projects under changes being proposed to the provincial law governing them. Currently, irrigation districts are prohibited from borrowing moneyRead More »
Town planning 2021 infrastructure upgrades
The Town of Strathmore is leading over a dozen infrastructure projects this year, including a major upgrade of Westridge Road and repairs to the outfall structure at the Strathmore LakesRead More »
Website shows oil well history
A website has launched to provide information about oil and gas wells throughout North America, allowing landowners to check the history and status of wells in and around their properties.Read More »
Having faith
Why do you get up every day? This is a philosophical question and an honest question. The answers will be as unique as your fingerprint and will change from dayRead More »
Town naturalizing some green spaces
The Strathmore parks department will help nature take over some select green spaces in town, a strategy it says offers a range of benefits. During the March 3 town councilRead More »
Local music teacher wins provincial honour
A local music teacher received a provincial award for her work instructing and promoting music for over 41 years. Carolyn Steeves received the Choir Alberta 2020 Award of Distinction, TheRead More »
Town councillor investigation proceeding
Strathmore town council formalized an investigation into the alleged conduct of Councillor Denise Peterson by approving the hiring of a firm to conduct a third-party review. Councillor Jason Montgomery raisedRead More »