Changes to COVID-19 screening for children and youth
The province has changed the way different symptoms are considered under the COVID-19 screening protocol for Albertans under the age of 18. Since the start of the school year, everyRead More »
Community discusses hospice space
Community engagement for the new Wheatland Lodge continues, with the latest session focusing on the building’s hospice space. The new building is being created through a partnership between Wheatland HousingRead More »
Provincial police force study moves ahead
The provincial government has retained PwC Canada to provide the government with an independent assessment of a possible transition to an Alberta provincial police service. According to the government, duringRead More »
Lest We Forget
Every year on Nov. 11, Canadians across the country wear their poppies and gather together to attend Remembrance Day ceremonies. As we all know, this year will be different. WithRead More »
Legions in urgent need of support
After speaking with several Royal Canadian Legions last week, Bow River Member of Parliament Martin Shields said legions within the riding, and across Canada, are in dire need of support.Read More »
Rosebud play honours war nurses
Bluebirds, a play honouring First World War Canadian nurses, will be performed in Rosebud the weekend after Remembrance Day. Amy Pohl, a fourth-year Rosebud School of the Arts (RSA) student,Read More »
Operation Christmas Child season has begun
Canada’s 2020 Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection season has begun. Individuals, families, churches, businesses, sports teams and community groups are now packing shoeboxes with toys, school supplies and hygiene items,Read More »
Hospital workers strike short-lived
Unionized front-line hospital workers staged a wildcat strike at the Strathmore Hospital on Monday. But the strike was short-lived, as health care staff represented by the Alberta Union of ProvincialRead More »
Energy assessment review paused but industry given tax supports
The provincial government has paused plans to update the taxation assessment model for oil and gas developments but has provided interim tax relief for energy companies. In Alberta, the amountRead More »
Town may separate from Bayside affordable housing
The Town of Strathmore is looking to potentially separate from one of its affordable housing projects. In 2010, the town supported the Affordable Housing Project by contributing $1.94 million inRead More »
Independent investigator to examine alleged councillor misconduct
An allegation of misconduct by a Strathmore town councillor has led to the start of an independent investigation. During the Oct. 21 regular council meeting, Councillor Jason Montgomery brought forthRead More »