AHS falls short on dementia care
With an aging population, many seniors are living with dementia – and the numbers are increasing. So says Debbie Wakelam, owner and operator of a private licensed home for nineRead More »
“Blue Mass” for Gleichen RCMP
Over 30 people attended the Blue Mass at St. Andrew Anglican Church in Gleichen on Nov. 17 to honour the members of the Gleichen RCMP detachment for their service andRead More »
Operation Christmas Child 2019 kicks off
Canada’s 2019 Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection season has started, and thousands of individuals, families, churches, businesses, sports teams and community groups are busy packing shoeboxes with toys, school suppliesRead More »
Premier announces Fair Deal Panel with a $650,000 price tag
On Nov. 9, during a speech at the Manning Centre’s What’s Next? conference, Premier Jason Kenney announced the creation of its fifth panel this year: the Fair Deal Panel. PanelRead More »
Town Council in Brief
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 Information from Strathmore Town Council Regular Meeting Two public hearings were held on the evening of Nov. 6 at town council; the first on rezoning landRead More »
Students learn financial literacy
It’s well known that Canadian personal debt is at a record high, and Canadian youth are growing up in a time in which spending is easier than ever and debtRead More »
Wheatland County 4-H clubs focus on leadership development
November is National 4-H Month and, contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to live in the country to participate. Anyone between the ages of nine and 20 can join,Read More »
RSA students present Dreams of Kings and Carpenters
Dreams of Kings and Carpenters, by Ron Reed with music by Allen Des Noyers, will be performed by Rosebud School of the Arts students directed by Heather Pattengale, Nov. 28Read More »
County Council in Brief
Tuesday, November 5, 2019 Information from Wheatland County Council Regular Meeting A public hearing on an amendment to Bylaw 2019-22 which seeks to formally re-designate +/- 0.29 acres land useRead More »
Strategies announced to combat rural crime
Jason Nixon, Minister of Environment and Parks, along with Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer and Indigenous Relations Minister Rick Wilson, announced new strategies the provincialgovernment will take to help tackle ruralRead More »
Remembrance Day
Hello Strathmore! I was honoured to attend the Sunrise Ceremony at the Field of Crosses in Calgary and it warms my heart to see children there to experience it. ManyRead More »