Mask bylaw defeated
Last night, Strathmore town council voted against adopting a face covering bylaw. On Sept. 16, town council passed the first reading of a proposed face covering (“mask”) bylaw that ifRead More »
New $5 bill could feature local historical leader
A former chief of Siksika Nation and Blackfoot leader, Isapo-muxika, is one of several historical figures under consideration to be featured on the Bank of Canada’s new $5 bill. EightRead More »
Gas tax largely funding Westridge Road project
Strathmore’s Westridge Road revitalization project will be funded largely in part through the federal gas tax, meaning the project will not rely on the property taxes from Strathmore residents. TheRead More »
Trinity school to get new playground
Trinity Christian Academy in Strathmore will be getting a new playground, thanks to fundraising efforts, an anonymous donation and a grant from the province. Trinity Christian Academy (TCA), part ofRead More »
Local teen raises support for Siksika homeless
Some of the less fortunate in Gleichen and Siksika Nation will be warmer and less hungry thanks to care packages from a Strathmore teenager. With Siksika Nation facing an increasingRead More »
Authorities responding to COVID-19 increase
With the number of COVID-19 cases increasing across the province, new mandatory health measures have been implemented to help stop the spread of the virus. As of Nov. 16, thereRead More »
Village of Hussar to annex school site
Wheatland County has given the green light for the lands of a former school site to be transferred to the Village of Hussar. Hussar School, owned by Golden Hills SchoolRead More »
Remembering our veterans
Thank you to the Town of Strathmore and City of Chestermere for their wonderful Remembrance Day ceremonies. It has been a very different year for celebrations and commemorations, but weRead More »
County’s public behaviour bylaw updated
Wheatland County has updated its public behaviour bylaw to modernize it and make it consistent with provincial legislation regarding smoking and vaping. The updated bylaw prohibits smoking or vaping tobaccoRead More »
County’s third quarter update shows impacts of pandemic
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 »
One Season 4 concert remains for Arts on 817
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 »