Child care survey shows impacts of pandemic
The child care sector is being adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and government funding cuts, according to the results of a recent survey. The 2020 Child Care Operator SurveyRead More »
County council may request COVID-19 restrictions be lifted
Wheatland County council is considering sending a letter to provincial representatives and municipalities requesting provincewide COVID-19 public health restrictions be lifted. During its regular meeting on Feb. 6, Wheatland councilRead More »
More screen time equals more risk
Young people should be more aware of their online activities and who they are communicating with, according to a provincial law enforcement team investigating child exploitation crimes. Safer Internet Day,Read More »
Area agencies collaborate on wellness project
A coalition of five local agencies are working together to provide better support services for members of the community. The Strathmore Wheatland Wellness Resource Project will help residents of StrathmoreRead More »
County votes against draft CMRB plan
Wheatland County voted not to support the draft of a regional planning document that, if adopted, could shape development across 10 municipalities in the Calgary region into the future. TheRead More »
DUC launches farmer-focused website
Farmers looking for practical solutions to make their operations more sustainable have a new resource to turn to with Ducks Unlimited Canada’s (DUC) – ag.ducks.ca – a new website thatRead More »
Critical worker benefit announced
A one-time payment will be provided to hundreds of thousands of Albertans working to provide critical services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The $465 million program, a joint initiative between theRead More »
Composting program started at Trinity Christian Academy
Students at Trinity Christian Academy (TCA) have started a compositing program to recycle waste from their lunches, creating compost with which to plant a new garden. The program is aRead More »
Area residents give to Operation Christmas Child
Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, the 2020 Operations Christmas Child campaign was another success. Strathmore and area residents packed 296 shoeboxes with toys, hygiene items, school supplies and manyRead More »
RSA student streams Final Project, Girl and the Robot
Girl and the Robot, a play written and performed by Rosebud School of the Arts (RSA) graduating student Kalena Lewandowski, will be available for online viewing, Feb. 21 to 28.Read More »
Raising awareness about youth mental health
Strathmore’s young philanthropist Emma Moore is launching a campaign to raise awareness about youth mental health and generate funds for support services in the community. For her 16th birthday, MooreRead More »