Hospital workers strike
Unionized front-line hospital workers staged a wildcat strike at the Strathmore Hospital on Monday. According to the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE), its hospital worker members walked off theRead More »
Wheatland fire departments secure grain rescue training and equipment
Firefighters in Wheatland County will be better able to respond to emergencies in grain silos, following a training course last Sunday. Wheatland County Fire Services took part in BeGrainSafe, theRead More »
Sunday collision leaves two dead, two injured
A collision in the early hours of Oct. 18 has left two Wheatland County residents dead and another two people seriously injured. At 4:13 a.m. on Oct. 18, Strathmore RCMP,Read More »
Archeology and culture combined at Siksika Nation field program
An archeology program held this fall in Siksika Nation blended research techniques with cultural knowledge to create a unique learning experience for students. The pilot archaeological training program was ledRead More »
Conversion therapy ban bylaw heading to council
A conversion therapy ban bylaw is heading to Strathmore town council, giving residents additional time to consider and debate the merits of a municipal ban on the practice. Following theRead More »
Haunting Halloween at ag grounds
Those looking for a serious scare – or just some fun – can visit the Strathmore ag grounds on the weekend of Halloween. The Strathmore and District Agricultural Society isRead More »
Urban site for new Wheatland Lodge wanted
Members of the community and other stakeholders have said that an urban site is needed for the new Wheatland Lodge, and that it should feature an array of innovative designRead More »
Infrastructure needs for Strathmore’s future discussed
The future growth of Strathmore will require infrastructure upgrades, but for now, the town’s systems are mostly meeting current needs. The results of master servicing studies (MSS) for the town’sRead More »
Wheatland County turning to DUC to restore wetlands
Rather than performing wetland restoration on its own, Wheatland County will help bring wetlands back on the landscape by promoting the ongoing work of Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC). Under theRead More »
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 »