Celebrating Alberta Day
On Sept. 1, Albertans came together to celebrate Alberta Day. It is a time to reflect on our province’s unique place in Confederation, the contributions we make, and the strengthRead More »
Hob’s Hobbies hosts tabletop wargame tournament
Total war took over Hob’s Hobbies, Aug. 30, as the store became host to a doubles Warhammer tournament, attracting competitors from across the province. Curtis Reid, who organized the event,Read More »
Helping youth achieve
Strathmore has welcomed a new initiative aimed at transforming the future of its young people. The Purposeful Youth Network (PUYON International) officially launched Aug. 16, promising mentorship, training, and pathwaysRead More »
County opens discussions regarding rural nursing education program
Wheatland County council will soon discuss the potential to provide funding to assist a Grow Your Own Rural Nursing Program and Simulation Lab in Drumheller. During a meeting of theRead More »
Cyanobacteria advisory in place over Eagle Lake
Residents in the vicinity of Eagle Lake are advised to avoid contact with the body of water, as a cyanobacteria advisory has been issued. David Klassen, medical officer of healthRead More »
County approves resource extraction operation
Wheatland County Municipal Planning Commission approved a development permit application for a natural resource extraction during the Aug. 19 meeting. County council previously approved the rezoning of five acres ofRead More »
Helping those in need
Every Albertan deserves to feel safe in their home and community. Sadly, family violence continues to hurt too many people in our province. It affects children, parents, grandparents, and neighbours.Read More »
Fatal collision
A fatal collision at the intersection of Highway 1 and Wheatland Trail has claimed the life of a semi-truck driver on Aug. 18. Strathmore RCMP responded to a crash atRead More »
RCMP Musical Ride hits close to home
For most people, appearing on national currency is a once-in-a-lifetime event. For John Bland, a longtime Wheatland County resident and former member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride,Read More »
Stick It to Stigma returns to Strathmore
ReBloom Community Health and Wellness with host the second annual Stick It to Stigma event on Sept. 6 at the Strathmore Civic Centre. The event was created to spark openRead More »
Siksika celebrates student success in IT foundations program
Despite a series of weather-related delays, Phase Siksika Nation High School students have completed the first CompTIA Tech, IT foundations training program to be offered at a First Nations highRead More »