Finding resources without a phonebook
While many have turned to online searches for telephone and address information, all but making phonebooks obsolete, this has made accessing information difficult for those without access to or notRead More »
The ABC’s of psychology: D is for depression
Depression has become a common, perhaps even overused, word in our society. It’s often used to describe a wide range of emotional experiences, most commonly sadness or hopelessness. Someone mayRead More »
New postal address for rural residents
Rural residents of Wheatland County will have new mailing addresses sometime in the new year. Canada Post is completing the civic addressing program, an effort to match physical addresses toRead More »
New plans for Lakewood Meadows
Changes to Lakewood Meadows are being planned, including a new commercial development and a possible two-rink arena. During the Town of Strathmore regular council meeting on Dec. 2, council votedRead More »
COVID-19 complicating province’s court system
While navigating the court system can be daunting at any time, COVID-19 has made things more complicated. The COVID-19 outbreak shut down Alberta’s court system at the start of theRead More »
Stronger COVID-19 measures enacted
The provincial government has enacted new public health measures that will place more restrictions on how people live, work and play for at least the next four weeks. During aRead More »
Council grants golf course tax exemption
Strathmore town council has granted the Strathmore Golf Club exempt from paying municipal property taxes through a bylaw, which could be used to exempt other non-profits. During its regular councilRead More »
Stricter penalties for impaired drivers
As of Dec. 1, police will be administering stricter impaired driving penalties on the road, with impaired drivers facing larger fines and losing their vehicles for up to 30 days.Read More »
Overnight shelter hosting fundraising auctions
The Strathmore Overnight Shelter (SOS) is holding two holiday auctions, giving residents a chance to gain a unique item or gift for the holidays while donating to a worthy cause.Read More »
Province releases policing survey
As part of its review of the Police Act, the Alberta government has released a survey so residents can have their say about the future of law enforcement in theRead More »
National Truth and Reconciliation Day supported by local leader
A leader from Siksika Nation has spoken out in support of a federal bill that would establish a national holiday for Indigenous truth and reconciliation. The proposed federal Bill C-5Read More »