Preventing wildfires with planning and response
With wildfire season upon us, residents of Wheatland County should be proactive to prevent the chance of fire. On March 1, the government of Alberta announced the start of theRead More »
Senior tax rebate program adjusted
A town program to help seniors with their property taxes will be adjusted annually to match provincial thresholds for assistance. Under the Town of Strathmore’s Senior Tax Rebate Program, seniorRead More »
Occupant restraints save lives
The Town of Strathmore would like to highlight the importance of occupant restraints. Buckling up is one of the simplest and smartest choices drivers and passengers can make when ensuringRead More »
Preventing the spread of coronavirus
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore readers! This week I think it is really important to chat about the coronavirus (COVID-19). Coronavirus has been identified in Alberta. For the latest updates and to answerRead More »
New subsidized counselling program for town and county residents
Town and county residents will soon have better access to help in navigating life’s speed bumps thanks to a newly launched subsidized counselling program. Wheatland County Counselling Inc. is launchingRead More »
RSA emerging artists perform Salt Water Moon
Salt Water Moon, a classic Canadian play set in Newfoundland, will be performed by Rosebud School of the Arts graduating students Rebbekah Ogden and Joel Braun, March 13 to 15,Read More »
New physician funding framework concerns local doctors
Changes to the provincial physician funding framework has some Strathmore-area doctors worried about the financial stability of their practices and their ability to provide care to complex patients. On Feb.Read More »
Town hall construction delayed by soil contamination, storm water upgrades
Construction of the new municipal building has been complicated by contaminated soil and degraded stormwater drainage – but fixing those issues may result in a healthier Kinsmen Lake. Construction ofRead More »
Arts on 817 welcomes meagan&amy to Strathmore
March 14th marks the fifth concert of the season for Arts on 817 with piano and violin duo meagan&amy. Pianist Meagan Milatz and violinist Amy Hillis, who both grew upRead More »
Focusing on the future
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore! To begin, I want to say thank you to all our elected municipal leaders that joined me for our budget and speech from the throne. I am soRead More »
Energy investment and blockades
This past week in Ottawa, Conservatives demanded an emergency debate on Teck Resources’ decision to pull the plug on their proposed oilsands project. I think “emergency” is the right word.Read More »