Challenging times for our province
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore readers. To begin, I just want to say thank you to all of you for the incredible sacrifices many of you have made due to the challenging timesRead More »
Firearm failure
Martin Shields, Member of Parliament for Bow River, issued the following statement on the Liberals’ new firearms regulations: “I am very strongly opposed to these changes. This Liberal government hasRead More »
Greenhouses, farmers markets deemed essential
Good news for gardeners and farm marketers: last week, the province announced that all agricultural businesses are deemed an essential service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Besides traditional farming, essential servicesRead More »
Rosebud Country Market sets up shop online
The Rosebud Country Inn has recently adapted their business model to offer an online market that helps area residents purchase local produce, food and home items, and gives vendors aRead More »
No property tax increase in county
Wheatland County is not raising property taxes this year, but it will be tightening its purse strings on spending. At its regular meeting on April 21, county council deferred severalRead More »
Strathmore Stampede 2020 cancelled
The 2020 Strathmore Stampede, scheduled for the August long weekend, has been cancelled. The Strathmore and District Agricultural Society board members formalized the decision during a conference call Monday night.Read More »
Call to action for COVID-19 volunteers
The province has launched a new tool to connect Albertans with volunteer opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic, and beyond. The Alberta Cares Connector “embraces the Alberta spirit of supporting theRead More »
Badlands Passion Play postponed until 2021
For the first time in its 26-year history, the annual Badlands Passion Play has been postponed. The 27th season of the Badlands Passion Play will be presented July 2-18, 2021,Read More »
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 »