Rural policing promise comes with a cost
Alberta Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer announced on Dec 4. that hundreds of RCMP officers would be added to rural areas to tackle rural crime. “The Government of Alberta’s new policeRead More »
Several charges laid after seizure of drugs and money
Gleichen RCMP have laid several charges against numerous individuals after the seizure of drugs, money and a stolen vehicle. On Dec. 2, Gleichen RCMP received a call of suspicious personsRead More »
County Council in Brief
Tuesday, December 3, 2019 Information from Wheatland County Council Regular Meeting Bylaw 2019-22, application to redesignate +/- 0.29 acres from Agricultural General District to County Residential District and +/- 0.79Read More »
Town Council in Brief
Wednesday, December 4, 2019 Information from Strathmore Town Council Regular Meeting A public hearing for Bylaw 19-16, the land use change application by Wheatland Funeral Home to accommodate a crematorium,Read More »
Albertans share during holiday season
Hello Strathmore! It is sure nice to see the Christmas lights go up and to attend concerts, hearing Christmas carols and messages of joy and peace. I start singing carolsRead More »
Students honoured at SHS
Strathmore High School held its semi-annual Breakfast of Champions on Nov. 29, and 44 students were honoured by their teachers and the whole school. Breakfast of Champions is held twiceRead More »
Siksika Nation elects new chief, council
Ouray Crowfoot was elected as the new chief in Siksika’s election on Nov. 27. Crowfoot, who has a Master’s degree in business administration and is a chartered professional accountant, bringsRead More »
Senior’s Community Christmas Party open to all seniors
All seniors are welcome to attend the annual Senior’s Community Christmas Party on Dec. 15 at the Strathmore Civic Centre. The free event has been running for over 20 yearsRead More »
CP Holiday Train rolling into Gleichen again
The Canadian Pacific Railway U.S. Holiday Train will be making the final stop of its journey at Gleichen/Siksika on Dec. 18 at around 9:40 p.m. and the community organizers areRead More »
Local school boards face funding challenges
After the provincial budget was released in October, the majority of school boards around the province discovered they would receive less funding. And Strathmore area schools are not immune. BothRead More »
Making a difference
The Strathmore Overnight Shelter is launching its Christmas campaign called 25 Ways in 25 Days this December. Each day, up until Christmas, the shelter will reveal a different way peopleRead More »