Open Farm Days relaunches
Albertans, now more than ever, are interested in exploring and learning more about Alberta grown food and the producers who grow it. Open Farm Days showcases Alberta’s agriculture industry andRead More »
Pandemic affects beekeepers but demand high for local honey
Despite disruptions to their operations, business has been buzzing for some smaller, local honey producers. Up to $1 million of funding to commercial beekeepers was announced by the province onRead More »
Helping small businesses cope with COVID
Small businesses with surprise costs from COVID-19 may be eligible for an interest-free loan through a new relief fund. The Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) is a federal fundingRead More »
County provides library funding
Libraries within Wheatland County are receiving funding from the county, which is providing this year’s library base grant to the Marigold Library System. A total of $44,670 provides guaranteed operatingRead More »
Farmers’ market opens for the season
The Strathmore Farmers’ Market will be holding their first market of the season June 19 in a new location at the Kinsmen Park ball diamond parking lot. The market isRead More »
Wacky weekend of weather
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore readers. The storms that passed through our province this week remind us of how quickly the weather can change. The pictures of the tennis ball-sized hail and theRead More »
Help a call or a few clicks away
For people facing mental health challenges, there are different options to seek help from the privacy and comfort of home. For instance, there are places to call to get help.Read More »
Volunteers work to improve birth forest
Strathmore is boasting new fruit and shrub trees after Strathmore Communities in Bloom completed another phase of its birth forest. According to Rob Pirie, chairman of Strathmore Communities in BloomRead More »
Celebrating graduation amongst a pandemic
Schools in Strathmore and Wheatland County have adapted and found ways to celebrate graduation this year amid school closures, bans on public gatherings, and even a social distancing parade cancellationRead More »
Community grants up for grabs
The UFA Rural Communities Foundation (RCF) is offering communities the chance to receive up to $100,000 for projects that enrich education, recreation and culture. The RCF application process opens todayRead More »
Secondary suites process approved
Developing a secondary suite is now an easier option for Strathmore homeowners. Town council voted to amend its land use bylaws to allow secondary suites in certain land use districtsRead More »