Solar power for new town hall
Strathmore’s new town hall will have a solar panel array – in what is projected to be a profitable investment for the town long term. Strathmore town council voted toRead More »
Tourism down but help on the way
COVID-19 has slowed Alberta’s tourism industry, but help is on the way. According to Strathmore Town Councillor Denise Peterson, Strathmore’s tourism industry, which consists largely of people coming to townRead More »
County developing new marketing model
Wheatland County is developing a new marketing model to promote specific industries within the county by networking businesses and connecting them to potential buyers in the Calgary region. The firstRead More »
Senior care facilities receive COVID-19 funding
Seniors care facilities are getting funding from the provincial government to help them meet added costs and decreased revenues from COVID-19 – but only some facilities are eligible. The governmentRead More »
Wheatland-Kneehill intermunicipal development plan approved
Wheatland County and Kneehill County have a new plan to work together on decisions around their shared border area – but amendments proposed by council in response public concerns wereRead More »
Magnet fishing helps clean waterways
A mostly unheard-of hobby has one couple making a positive impact in Strathmore by cleaning up local waterways through “magnet fishing.” Locals Garret Kraft and Sarah Johnson were watching FacebookRead More »
Town councillor code of conduct amended
Strathmore town council members are now required to sign an oath that they have read and understood the Council Code of Conduct when they swear their oath of office. TownRead More »
Why everyone is baking all of a sudden
There’s a good reason people are buying out baking supplies in grocery stores and posting their freshly made bread, buns and desserts on social media as the COVID-19 pandemic wearsRead More »
Recreational facility upgrades ongoing during shutdown
While Strathmore’s recreational facilities are shut down due to COVID-19, town staff have been working to improve them. Upgrades, maintenance and repair at the town’s Family Centre and Aquatic CentreRead More »
Watercraft owners urged to practice aquatic invasive species prevention activities
The coming of the spring season means many individuals will soon be able to enjoy water-based activities like fishing and boating on Alberta’s lakes and irrigation reservoirs. Given the publicRead More »
Blackfoot Crossing to release new Siksika history book
Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park is releasing a new book on the history of Siksika. The book, titled Stories of the Siksika, tells a history of “who we are,” said ShannonRead More »