FCSS provides grants to local groups
A total of $59,000 will be doled out to seven community groups in Strathmore as the recipients of Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) 2021 grants. The grants align withRead More »
Library curbside pickup getting easier
The Strathmore Municipal Library is offering a new app to make its curbside pick-up services more convenient for patrons and staff alike, while the facility remains closed to the public. Read More »
Safe transport from Strathmore Hospital to Siksika
Siksika Nation members who are brought to Strathmore for medical treatment will now have a safe way home. A problem for some people living in Siksika Nation is they areRead More »
Starting, running a home business now easier in town
Operating a home business is now an option for more town residents, after Strathmore town council modified the town’s land use bylaw to allow home occupations in high-density residential districts.Read More »
Be aware of fire risks in rural settings
The provincial government is encouraging rural residents to understand wildfire risk, especially in this very dry spring season. “With the change in seasons, many Albertans have spring cleaning on theirRead More »
Register for Open Farm Days
Registration is now open for farms and ranches to be part of the 2021 edition of Open Farm Days. On Aug. 14 and 15, host farms will open their gatesRead More »
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 »