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 »
Proof now required for mask exemption
People exempt from wearing masks for medical reasons now must prove their exemption by providing a letter from a medical professional, following new rules from the province. Mask wearing hasRead More »
New program funds job creation
The province has announced a new jobs program to help businesses challenged by the current economy to hire new workers. The Alberta Jobs Now program will provide $370 million toRead More »
Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture to hold virtual competition
Youth from across the province will once again be speaking up about agriculture virtually this summer. The Alberta Young Speakers of Agriculture (AYSA) board has decided to hold its annualRead More »
Dismantling racism
Anti-racism is freedom. It has been interesting reading comments on my Facebook and towards others who work in the field of anti-racism. I have written many times about my ownRead More »
New seniors’ lodge design pays tribute to history
A design concept for a new seniors’ housing facility in Strathmore has drawn mainly positive responses, following an online information session. The new multi-story facility, proposed to replace Wheatland Lodge,Read More »
New community garden sprouting up
Strathmore residents will have a new opportunity to develop their green thumbs, as Strathmore Communities in Bloom is developing plans for a new community garden next to Lambert Centre. TheRead More »
Community works together to fix water leak
When Rockyford’s water supply was disrupted by a leak in the distribution system, a group of locals rolled up their sleeves and worked together to fix the problem. The leakRead More »