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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Last week, Finance Minister Bill Morneau tabled the government’s economic and fiscal “snapshot.” Morneau confirmed the Liberals are running a deficit of $343.2 billion this year, and for the firstRead More »
It was an interesting year for Golden Hills Schools Division’s International program. A total of 140 students from 19 countries attended five schools in Strathmore and area in 2019-20, butRead More »
Thanks to a collaboration between Wheatland County, Rosebud Lions Club, Rosebud Community Enhancement Society and Rosebud community members, Rosebud is being adorned with flower planters and will add mature treesRead More »