Election 2021 in motion
Planning for Alberta’s municipal elections is underway and candidate nominations are now open. Alberta’s next municipal general election will be held on Oct. 18, 2021. The candidate nomination period isRead More »
Area students return to in-person learning
After spending the week following the holiday break learning from home, students across all grade levels returned to in-person learning this week. On Nov. 24, the province announced new publicRead More »
Gleichen RCMP investigate fatal collision
A 30-year-old man is dead after being struck by a semi on Jan. 5 near Gleichen. On that day, Gleichen RCMP were dispatched to a vehicle and pedestrian collision whichRead More »
Annual “polar plunge” will be virtual event
This year marks the 10th year of the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Alberta. This year, the event will be held virtually. “The safety ofRead More »
Final touches on new town hall
The new Strathmore town hall is complete, but many staff are still working from home due to COVID-19 guidelines. Staff have officially moved in, but more than half are workingRead More »
Wheatland Lodge residents receive COVID-19 vaccine
Residents of Wheatland Lodge have received a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. On Jan. 6, 85 residents were vaccinated with the help of six nurses, said Vickey Cook, WheatlandRead More »
Enjoying the great outdoors
What a beautiful week. The chinook winds brought many of you out to explore our local bike paths, and other treasures in our constituency like the frozen lake in Chestermere,Read More »
Three local youth win scholarships
Wheatland District 4-H Council recently presented scholarships to three local former 4-H members. The scholarships are for $500 each and were once again generously sponsored by Carseland Nutrien. Recipients includeRead More »
RCAF fighter jets to conduct flypast over Strathmore in honour of Sergeant Andrew Harnett
Two Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 Hornets from 410 Squadron at 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alta. will conduct a flypast over Strathmore on Saturday, Jan. 9, in honour of CalgaryRead More »
COVID-19 vaccination underway in Siksika
Siksika Nation received its first shift shipment of 100 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 31, and these first doses were administered on Jan. 1 to Siksika elders,Read More »
CPS officer from Strathmore killed on New Year’s
New Year’s Eve turned to tragedy when a Calgary Police Service (CPS) officer who resides in Strathmore was struck and killed during a roadside stop in the city. Sgt. AndrewRead More »