The government of Alberta has adjusted some financial rules regarding rural physicians and their practices, in what some local doctors are describing as a walk-back from changes announced earlier thisRead More »
The provincial government is gradually allowing reopening of businesses and services in Alberta, effective May 4. Alberta Health Services resumed some scheduled, non-urgent surgeries May 4, while dental and otherRead More »
Volunteers, donors, parents and students in southern Alberta now have access to Junior Achievement (JA) Southern Alberta’s JA Digital Campus. JA Digital Campus is an online, self-directed and teacher-led programRead More »
Strathmore RCMP have charged a Lacombe County man with break and enter and theft, in addition to other infractions, following an investigation. On Feb. 20, the Mercantile at Muirfield, aRead More »
The province is modifying regulations to allow nurse practitioners to provide expanded care to nursing home residents during COVID-19. According to the province’s ministry of health, changes to the nursingRead More »
Golden Hills School Division is adapting to the challenges and peculiarities of the COVID-19 pandemic – but uncertainty remains about future enrolment to its international program. According to Golden HillsRead More »
Community Futures Wild Rose and Community Futures Centre West is partnering with various municipalities in its region, including Strathmore, Standard, Hussar and Rockyford, and with Wheatland County Economic Development toRead More »
Strathmore is becoming a more walkable town – and that could have a large impact on its citizen’s mental health, especially in light of the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis.Read More »
Strychnine sold by the county may be in short supply due to manufacturing shortages, and while the supply cost has increased due to a worsening exchange rate, the county hasRead More »
Local RE/MAX offices are asking residents to gather up their empty bottles and cans and to donate to a bottle and food drive supporting local food banks. All RE/MAX officesRead More »
Albertans are invited to support local charities, and uplift 4-H members as they complete their 4-H livestock projects in new online ways. 4-H’rs pledge their “hands to larger service” forRead More »