Wheatland County’s finances have been impacted in different ways by the COVID-19 pandemic. During the regular county council meeting on Nov. 10, the county’s third quarter unaudited financial statements wereRead More »
After cancelling the first three shows in their Season 4 fall concert series, Arts on 817 has made the tough decision to cancel their next two live concerts scheduled forRead More »
According to new research from the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity (CCFI), Canadians are optimistic about their food supply, even as Canada’s food system faces exceptional pressure and public scrutinyRead More »
The Strathmore Library is featuring the work of a local photographer with an eye for a dramatic sky. Throughout November, the library is hosting Light On, an exhibition of theRead More »
Wheatland Society of Arts is hosting a three-night introduction to character design program for area teens interested in learning about illustration and concept design. The program is being instructed byRead More »
Strathmore town council passed the 2021 budget, which will see no change to municipal taxes this year but increases to utilities and the natural gas franchise fee. The town’s budgetRead More »
Those looking to get into the spirit of giving can donate items, cash or their time to this year’s Christmas Hamper Challenge. The Christmas Hamper Challenge is a yearly initiativeRead More »
Two new water wells will be built on Siksika Nation to enhance water security, to meet growing community needs and to reduce environmental impacts. The federal and provincial governments, alongRead More »
Wheatland County Reeve Amber Link has been elected to the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) board of directors. The RMA is an independent association of Alberta’s counties and municipal districts.Read More »
Alberta’s government is investing $1 million to help faith-based and cultural organizations recover costs associated with COVID-19 so they can continue to play a social, cultural and spiritual role inRead More »
November is Family Violence Prevention Month, and a local team of dedicated professionals is working to confront the stigma of family abuse. The Wheatland Crisis Society (WCS) has provided aRead More »