Canada’s 2020 Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection season has begun. Individuals, families, churches, businesses, sports teams and community groups are now packing shoeboxes with toys, school supplies and hygiene items,Read More »
Unionized front-line hospital workers staged a wildcat strike at the Strathmore Hospital on Monday. But the strike was short-lived, as health care staff represented by the Alberta Union of ProvincialRead More »
The provincial government has paused plans to update the taxation assessment model for oil and gas developments but has provided interim tax relief for energy companies. In Alberta, the amountRead More »
The Town of Strathmore is looking to potentially separate from one of its affordable housing projects. In 2010, the town supported the Affordable Housing Project by contributing $1.94 million inRead More »
An allegation of misconduct by a Strathmore town councillor has led to the start of an independent investigation. During the Oct. 21 regular council meeting, Councillor Jason Montgomery brought forthRead More »
Flu shots are available once again across Alberta. All Albertans older than six months are eligible to be immunized, free of charge. This year, the province has shifted away fromRead More »
Asymptomatic testing for COVID-19 has been suspended by the province. The move to stop testing for individuals not experiencing symptoms and with no known possible exposure to the virus wasRead More »
Changes to the Police Act are being proposed that would formalize First Nations police services into provincial law. The Police Act and Police Service Regulation are the provincial laws settingRead More »
This year, Wheatland County celebrates its 65th year as a municipal district, and the Strathmore Times recognizes this milestone. On Jan. 1, 1955, Improvement District No. 41, part of ImprovementRead More »
Wheatland County’s namesake is noticeably tied to its vast fields of grains. While these crops will remain central to the county’s economy and culture, the way they are grown isRead More »
While the way of life in Wheatland County is changing, some are keeping connected to its history by examining old newspapers providing snapshots of the past. Tom MacPhail, a residentRead More »