Strathmore council approves borrowing
Strathmore town council has approved a new bylaw permitting the town to borrow $3 million to meet the challenges presented by the COVID-19 public health crisis. The purpose of theRead More »
Wheatland County holds firm on not rejoining air monitoring group
Wheatland County has decided not to rejoin the organization that monitors air quality throughout the Calgary region. The Calgary Region Airshed Zone (CRAZ) is a non-profit organization that monitors andRead More »
Wheatland FCSS modifying services and funding
Wheatland Family and Community Support Services (WFCSS) continues to offer help to county residents despite the challenges presented by COVID-19. And it’s now helping groups attain new provincial funding. OnRead More »
Rosebud artist illustrates picture book
Rosebud resident Anja Darien Jonsson, who goes by Anja Darien as her professional name, was selected to illustrate several drawings for a book put together by four local non-profits highlightingRead More »
Churches finding new ways to connect
Strathmore-area churches are not letting COVID-19 get in the way of connecting to their communities despite the suspension of their services. In light of the threat posed by COVID-19 andRead More »
Creating an inclusive community through drumming
For the past 15 years, creating an inclusive community within Wheatland County has been the mission of Hope Bridges Society through programs such as Adaptive Drumming. Adaptive Drumming, a therapeuticRead More »
Local musicians offer online lessons
Some local musicians are continuing their music lessons online to support their income and connect with other musicians amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s better than nothing,” said Jim Baxter, aRead More »
Local grocery stores support customers and staff
The COVID-19 pandemic is presenting grocery stores with unique challenges, between increased demand for certain items, increasing requirements for cleaning and sanitation, and putting pressure on staff. As a result,Read More »
Transforming agriculture research in Alberta
The government of Alberta has created Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR), a non-profit, arm’s-length agriculture research organization. Earlier this year, government consulted with farmers, industry and key partners in theRead More »
County planning for future of recreation and culture
Wheatland County is looking to its future by developing a 10-year master plan for recreation and culture – and wants its residents to share its vision. Wheatland County provides itsRead More »
God’s Closet provides donated clothing for growing children
For the past decade, God’s Closet, a ministry engaged with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, has provided donated clothing to children in Strathmore. “Children grow really fast and clothes are expensive,”Read More »