Condelences to families affected by COVID-19
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore readers. I would first like to give my deepest condolences to the families and friends who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. I would also like to sendRead More »
Cannabis companies welcome in county
Wheatland County is open for business for cannabis companies. At its regular council meeting on April 21, the county released a new report to outline its laws and regulations surroundingRead More »
County peace officers on more highways
Wheatland County’s peace officers may soon be patrolling major highways in the county, following a request to the provincial government. Currently, the county’s peace officers’ jurisdiction includes only the county’sRead More »
Cancer Foundation launches virtual 5K
The Alberta Cancer Foundation has launched a virtual event to raise money for the Cross Cancer Institute, the Tom Baker Cancer Centre and all 15 cancer centres across the province.Read More »
More orphan well funding needed
While recently announced funding to clean up orphan wells is a positive sign, more needs to be done to help the region’s oil and gas industry, according to local politicians.Read More »
Ag workers needed in Alberta
With disruptions to the financial and labour markets ongoing, the provincial government is promoting recruitment in the agricultural industry by providing a new online service, the Agriculture Job Connector. AccordingRead More »
Council undecided on town hall room use
Strathmore town council is holding off on a decision whether to install a commercial retail unit (CRU) on the first floor of the new municipal building or creating an additionalRead More »
Fundraisers continue to support hospice society
Despite having to cancel its biggest fundraiser of the year, the Wheatland and Area Hospice Society (WAHS), in partnership with the Cheadle Lions Club, has come up with a uniqueRead More »
Municipal building over budget
The town’s municipal building project is over budget, despite cost-saving measures — some of which were conducted without the knowledge of council. On April 15, the Town of Strathmore releasedRead More »
Teddy bears pop up in windows
Teddy bears and other stuffed animals are showing up in the front windows of Strathmore businesses and residences as people join in on a global project. The activity is basedRead More »
Siksika Nation steps up security plan
On April 15, Siksika Nation emergency management announced the activation of its “COVID-19 Security Plan,” which is aimed to enhance the isolation of the Nation from surrounding communities through monitoringRead More »