New radio system for Wheatland County
Wheatland County is upgrading its radio communications to a new digital system to help better direct emergency services across wider areas. During its regular meeting on Sept. 15, Wheatland CountyRead More »
Town’s tree planting program postponed
A plan to plant 150 mature trees in Strathmore funded by a grant is being postponed for a year until budgetary concerns are met. The town was awarded a TDRead More »
Parks receive capital funding
The government of Alberta is providing additional funding to its provincial parks, and Wyndham-Carseland Provincial Park is set to benefit. On Sept 15, the government announced $43 million in capitalRead More »
Curling club restarting, hosting plans on ice
The Strathmore and District Curling Club is looking to restart after having to shut down in March due to COVID-19. The club held its annual general meeting on Sept. 23Read More »
Thanks for working with the province
To all the parents, coaches, drama teachers, choir directors and many, many more not mentioned here, thank you for working with the province, using the guidelines provided by Alberta Health,Read More »
County covers water fill station costs for firefighting
Wheatland County has agreed to pay for water collected from the Wheatland Regional Corporation (WRC) south truck fill station by county fire departments for their training and firefighting. During itsRead More »
With white bison, Siksika gain symbols of hope
Siksika Nation has two new symbols of hope for the community and beyond: a pair of white bison. The two white bison (or buffalo) are now living on Siksika Nation,Read More »
Marigold-WID headquarters construction underway
Construction on the new shared headquarters for Marigold Library System and Western Irrigation District (WID) is now underway. An official groundbreaking ceremony for the building was held Sept. 11. TheRead More »
Stopping invasive carp
A species of carp is spreading throughout southern Alberta’s waterways – and it is up to anglers to stop their spread and, potentially, control their numbers. The Prussian carp (CarassiusRead More »
Strathmore may consider mask bylaw
The Town of Strathmore is looking for feedback regarding a mandatory mask bylaw. The town has provided residents with an online poll, available online (https://forms.strathmore.ca/Face-Mask-Poll) to share their opinion onRead More »
Local Wildrose Independence Party constituency association founded
Alberta’s newest political party has formed its second constituency association within a local riding. The Wildrose Independence Party of Alberta (WIPA), a now-official party formed in June from the mergerRead More »