Recovery Month to support overcoming addiction
Addiction is a deep hole from which to climb out, but there are many who have done it. The Government of Alberta announced that September is Recovery Month, in anRead More »
Strathmore targeted for new continuing care funding
Strathmore could expand its continuing care capacity following a funding announcement by the provincial government. Alberta Health Services (AHS) is requesting proposals from new and existing continuing care operators toRead More »
Province’s mule deer management plan getting update
Alberta is looking to update its management plan for mule deer, a species that is said to be declining in western parts of the province but abundant in the east.Read More »
Tax changes could squeeze municipalities
While proposed changes to the tax assessment model for oil and gas infrastructure could be a big blow to the county, locally operating producers say change is needed for theRead More »
Ratepayer input sought for county plan
Wheatland County is reviewing its municipal development plan, and is seeking input from residents and ratepayers to help direct the process. Wheatland County’s municipal development plan (MDP), approved by councilRead More »
Residents concerned over EarthRenew restart
A group of county residents are making a big stink about a company looking to produce organic fertilizer by heating cow manure at a plant north of Strathmore. EarthRenew StrathmoreRead More »
Allegations of Strathmore RCMP misconduct being investigated
An investigation is underway following allegations of misconduct by Strathmore RCMP during a recent traffic stop. The stop happened around 5 p.m. on Aug. 21, when a vehicle operated byRead More »
Special Olympics Alberta provincial games delayed to 2023
Special Olympics Alberta is cancelling the Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games 2021 originally scheduled to take place from July 9-11, 2021 in Strathcona County. Strathcona County’s hosting duties will beRead More »
As school starts, so do new practices
Students are back at school and adapting to new protocols to limit the potential spread of COVID-19. Strathmore Mayor Pat Fule hosted Bevan Daverne, Golden Hills School Division (GHSD) superintendentRead More »
Siksika working to confront crime
Siksika Nation is developing new plans to address crime, including the establishment of a community peace officer program. Councillor Reuben “Buck” Breaker, chair of the chief and council public safetyRead More »
Summer coming to an end
I just cannot believe that summer is coming to an end. It has been such a whirlwind, with having to figure out how to function with the looming concerns ofRead More »