Reid returns to Strathmore
Singer-songwriter Blake Reid is returning to Strathmore with a performance that promises storytelling, harmony and a deep connection to prairie life. The Alberta-based artist will appear as part of theRead More »
Giving farmers faster access
to the tooDavid Bexte, Conservative Member of Parliament for Bow River, introduced Bill C-273, the Facilitating Agricultural Regulatory Modernization Act (FARM Act) on April 15. This legislation marks a criticalRead More »
WID boosts service area
The Western Irrigation District (WID) has announced a significant expansion of its service area, growing from 110,000 acres to 140,000 acres following strong support from irrigators. The approval, which wasRead More »
Moving with a clear purpose
Some announcements are about investments, others are about direction, and this week is about both. Alberta’s government is moving with clear purpose to strengthen Alberta’s economic future, expand access toRead More »
County passes master schedule of fees
Wheatland County unanimously passed its Master Schedule of Fees bylaw for the fiscal year during the April 7 meeting, where all three readings were conducted. The updated bylaw contains severalRead More »
Town disentombs cemetery bylaw debate
The Town of Strathmore’s local cemetery bylaw is returning to the discussion table, aiming to better align with provincial legislation, as well as to address ongoing operational challenges. Donna McCallum,Read More »
County reviews 2025 audit report
Wheatland County has completed its audit of the 2025 financial year, being described by Reeve Scott Klassen as having kept the standard of financial reporting at a high. The auditRead More »
County approves final capital, operating budgets for 2026
Wheatland County council has approved their finalized capital and operating budgets, choosing to not defer several large capital projects. Though the capital budget was approved unanimously, the operating budget wasRead More »
Town re-examining standards of services and service levels
The Town of Strathmore council is conducting its annual review of its standards and expectations of local services and service levels, aiming to see where improvements may be necessary. PresentedRead More »
Renewal time
April is a time for renewal – and with it comes a renewed focus on delivering priorities that matter most to Albertans. Across the province, our government is moving forwardRead More »
Robin Hood comes to stage
The Youth Theatre Company is preparing to take audiences on a playful and unconventional adventure with its upcoming production of The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood, a high-energy comedyRead More »