Hand sanitizer recall lists grows
While hand cleaning has been touted as a fundamental part of stopping the spread of COVID-19, over 100 hand sanitizer products have been recalled due to potential health concerns. HandRead More »
Province announces cuts to AHS
The province has announced cuts to Alberta Health Services that will result in the termination of management positions and the privatization of laundry and lab services. The cuts, made inRead More »
Federal business supports may expand
With some small businesses still struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government has announced plans for new or extended targeted supports. The Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy would provideRead More »
Welcome to fall
I hope you had a safe weekend navigating that forgotten white stuff that comes from the sky and wreaks havoc on the wonderful citizens of this province. Welcome to winterRead More »
Five meeting rooms for new town hall named
With the new Strathmore municipal building nearing completion, a decision has been made on the naming of five of its meeting rooms. Town council voted on Oct. 7 to approveRead More »
Chamber planning drive-through Halloween event
Strathmore will be staying spooky this Halloween, thanks to a drive-thru initiative hosted by local businesses. With some parents hesitant having their children participate in the typical door-to-door trick-or-treating dueRead More »
Local charity offers horsemanship program
A new equine therapy program is being offered by a local charity to help children gain confidence and new skills while working with horses. The eight-week program, called Running withRead More »
Latitude 49 entering Grammy nomination process
A musical group featuring a violinist from Strathmore is entering the early stages of the Grammy Award nomination process for their latest album. Latitude 49, a six-member classical ensemble, isRead More »
Rink at Lakes of Muirfield improved
This year’s skating rink at Lakes of Muirfield will be bigger and better, but its location may only be temporary. Wheatland County council approved a development permit during its regularRead More »
Wheatland eyeing provision of broadband services
Wheatland County is starting to look at the feasibility and benefit of providing broadband internet, which could have a large impact on its businesses. Broadband internet is lacking throughout manyRead More »
Support for conversion therapy ban, but no bylaw yet
The Town of Strathmore received support for a potential prohibited business ban on conversion therapy through a public engagement process, but no bylaw is being drafted for now. A resolutionRead More »