Many police forces are being supplied conducted energy weapons (CEW), also known as tasers, as an alternative weapon to be used in conflict situations. Wheatland County council ratified its supportRead More »
With the Christmas season fast approaching, the Strathmore Lions Club Celebration of Lights committee will begin preparations on Sept. 15. This will be the 12th year of the event, whichRead More »
There is an old saying that when one hand giveth, another taketh away. The dust has just settled on municipal sustainable initiative (MSI) funding, and now the provincial government isRead More »
Hello Strathmore Times readers. I would like to start off by saying congratulations to the Town of Strathmore as they break ground for their new municipal building that will beRead More »
Many consumers adhere to the recycle, reuse and reduce philosophy for things they purchase. Yet it is frustrating when recyclables can’t be made into something else, or there is noRead More »
The province’s blue ribbon panel has suggested changes to Alberta education funding. When the panel was created by Premier Jason Kenney in May to review Alberta’s finances, the panel foundRead More »
Several landowners in Rosebud are concerned about the septic system pipelines in low-lying properties. Landowner C. Eliuk wrote a letter to Wheatland County council to address strains on their homeRead More »
Since Alberta elected a new provincial government, some families and individuals affected by disability have expressed concern that the funding they depend on was being reduced, denied or delayed. ButRead More »
Local singer/songwriter Drew Gregory has once again been nominated for several music awards. Gregory is nominated in five categories in this year’s 4th annual YYC Music Awards. Gregory is nominatedRead More »
Wheatland County Deputy Reeve Scott Klassen attended the Green for Life (GFL) appeal heard on Aug. 28, at Courts of Queen’s Bench. “The process is very interesting. It is astoundingRead More »
Alberta’s Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer is hitting the open road to meet Albertans to gain their input and discuss their concerns about the rapid increase in rural crime. As partRead More »