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 »
Strathmore ranks high among ‘best communities’
Strathmore has gained new recognition as a great place to live. Each year, Maclean’s magazine releases its Best Communities in Canada, and this year, Strathmore was ranked as the numberRead More »
Hike for Hospice goes this May
After cancelling last year’s event due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wheatland and Area Hospice Society’s (WAHS) Hike For Hospice is back this year in a virtual format. From May 1Read More »
County tax rates largely unchanged in 2021
Municipal property taxes in Wheatland County are largely unchanged this year, despite a decrease in total tax assessment value. Wheatland County council passed this year’s tax rate bylaw in aRead More »
Strathmore COVID-19 cases increasing
Like much of Alberta, Strathmore is being impacted by an increasing number of cases of COVID-19. There has been a consistent increase in the number of active cases in StrathmoreRead More »
Relaunch grant for businesses expanded
Businesses continuing to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic are getting more support, after the province announced an expansion of the small business relaunch grant. Small businesses affected by theRead More »
Prohibited business bylaw development continues
Development of a proposed prohibited business bylaw that would outlaw the practice of conversion therapy in Strathmore continues, with the item scheduled to return to council sometime in May. TheRead More »
Touring Bow River riding
Over the past few weeks while the House of Commons had not been sitting, I have been touring around Bow River riding visiting with many people, businesses and communities. RespectingRead More »