County continues with support for STARS
After a busy year and with ongoing efforts to update its helicopter fleet, the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service (STARS) has received continuing support from Wheatland County. During the Jan.Read More »
Walk for Freedom rally in Strathmore
A Walk for Freedom rally is taking place this Saturday in Strathmore, to give people more information about their rights under current COVID-19 rules and measures. According to lawyer KatherineRead More »
Business license fees reinstated in 2021
The Town of Strathmore has reinstated license fees for Strathmore-based businesses in 2021 after waiving them last year, but a rebate could be enacted later in the year if needed.Read More »
AHS launches public campaign: Listen to Your Body
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has launched a public campaign to remind Albertans to listen to their bodies, and if something feels off, to book an appointment to see their familyRead More »
Some COVID-19 restrictions eased, school reporting changes
The Alberta government has relaxed some of the public health measures enacted in December to stop the spread of COVID-19. Despite these changes, Alberta’s case numbers and hospitalizations remain high,Read More »
County argues personal medical cannabis growers underregulated
After complaints from its residents, Wheatland County is confronting large, personal medicinal cannabis growing facilities that, unlike regulated commercial facilities, operate without having to notify the municipality. Tom Ikert, DivisionRead More »
Thank you for shopping local
Can you believe the winds this week? Wow! I have grown up in this community, and I have had my share of trampolines and sheds come flying through my backRead More »
A busy start to 2021
The year 2020 is finally behind us, and 2021 has been off to a busy start. From pandemic lockdowns, vaccine distribution issues, to international events, the airwaves have been filledRead More »
County rejects solar farm but will revisit issue
A land redesignation bylaw for a proposed solar farm in Wheatland County was rejected by Wheatland County council, but following a special meeting of council, the project will be consideredRead More »
Canadian Badlands considers restructuring
Canadian Badlands, a shareholder-based organization promoting tourism in Alberta’s east, is worth keeping but change is needed, according to the findings of a third-party review. The Canadian Badlands Tourism Association,Read More »
Compassionate partnership
Confronting death is daunting, but a new project is providing resources to help in a centralized and comfortable space. Strathmore Municipal Library and the Wheatland and Area Hospice Society (WAHS)Read More »