Supporting rural doctors
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore. I want to start off this column by reminding everyone in our beautiful riding that as we return to some sort of normalcy with COVID-19, and as weRead More »
WE Charity scandal
You’ve likely heard by now about the Prime Minister’s latest ethics scandal – the WE Charity debacle. In case you missed it, here are the facts we know at theRead More »
Olds College renovations and expansion
As many of you have already heard, our provincial government recently announced more than $21 million in funding for some major renovations and expansions at Olds College. While much ofRead More »
Community Futures project provides resources
Eight Community Futures offices in southern Alberta have developed a succession matching and planning (SMP) project to address the need for succession planning and education resources within rural business communities.Read More »
Municipal building on schedule
Strathmore’s new municipal building is on track to be finished this fall. “The building construction is on schedule, and I hope you get a chance to either walk by orRead More »
New seniors’ lodge planning underway
The Wheatland Housing Management Body (WHMB) is evaluating proposals for a new seniors’ housing facility – and the project could be “shovel-ready” as early as the fall. WHMB had aRead More »
County looking to loosen cannabis production regulations
Wheatland County is considering easing its regulations surrounding cannabis production and cultivation. During the Wheatland County council regular meeting on July 4, a bylaw to amend the county’s land useRead More »
Strathmore ag society excited for upcoming events
With the government of Alberta launching Phase 2 of its reopening strategy, the Strathmore and District Agricultural Society has started to open up the ag grounds for events. Due toRead More »
Town’s recreation facilities reopening in stages
Recreational activities are returning to Strathmore one facility at a time. The Town of Strathmore announced the reopening schedule of several recreational facilities across town, as part of the town’sRead More »
Gleichen RCMP arrest man in firearms incident
A Siksika man is in custody and faces several charges under the Criminal Code and Traffic Safety Act. On the evening of July 8, Gleichen RCMP responded to an incidentRead More »
Learning to live with COVID-19
COVID-19 has seen 12.9 million cases, seven million recoveries and over 500,000 deaths worldwide. What is it like to have the coronavirus? Some of you may have had friends andRead More »