Residential school tragedy
Alberta is a magnet for entrepreneurs, technology companies and venture capital investments. The last year and a half have been tough for all of us, but we have worked togetherRead More »
Bringing children home to Siksika
A new department of Siksika Family Services is using new approaches to keep families together and reunify those that have been separated, including creating connections to traditional knowledge and culture.Read More »
Legally Blonde Jr performed by SHS
As they say in showbiz, “the show must go on.” And so, with safety a top priority, Strathmore High School (SHS) is presenting its most recent performance – Legally BlondeRead More »
Students return to school again
Students are returning to the classroom after spending the last two weeks (or more) learning from home as part of increased COVID-19 public health measures. The move to at-home learningRead More »
Report finds ‘schism’ within town council
An investigation into the conduct of a Strathmore town councillor has concluded there is broad interpersonal conflict beyond a couple of councillors. Strategic Steps Inc. was hired by Strathmore townRead More »
Phone program provides digital lifelines
A program to provide cell phones to Albertans in crisis is expanding to more women’s shelters and transition houses across Alberta. Last spring, Rogers Communications launched its “digital lifeline” programRead More »
Siksika opens vaccine clinic to rural Albertans
Siksika Health Services is opening its COVID-19 vaccination program to residents of municipalities surrounding Siksika Nation, including Strathmore and Wheatland County. The move will help strengthen the province’s COVID-19 vaccineRead More »
County may take over Highway 24 boat ramp
Wheatland County is looking to take over a boat launch on the Bow River near Carseland made inaccessible by the province. The boat launch, located next to the Highway 24Read More »
Handi-bus has new office space
The Strathmore Handi-bus Association has new office space at the Wheatland County administration building. Strathmore Handi-bus, which provides affordable transportation to seniors and people with disabilities in Strathmore and WheatlandRead More »
Wheatland County passes election bylaw
Wheatland County council passed an election bylaw for the fall election, which formalizes some of the rules determining how it will be conducted. The bylaw contains specific regulations for theRead More »
Wheatland and Rocky View counties collaborate
Wheatland County is a step closer to formalizing a collaborative agreement with Rocky View County, overseeing around 68,000 acres in the shared border area between the two municipalities. Both countiesRead More »