Proposed solar farm for Strathmore
If Solar Krafte Utilities Inc. gets the go-ahead from the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), a new solar farm will be built in Strathmore. The proposed solar farm is a 40.5-megawattRead More »
Strathmore hospital renovations complete
For two years, renovations have taken place within the Strathmore hospital, although it isn’t apparent from the outside. Extensive interior renovations to the 61,063 sq. ft. building occurred between lateRead More »
Arts on 817 features “women of note”
Mark Feb. 2 on your calendar for Arts on 817’s next concert, Women of Note. Featured in this concert will be Winnipeg-based mezzo soprano Elizabeth Hoyt-Surdhar, and Alberta-born pianist JanetRead More »
Gleichen residents hold out hope for hamlet revitalization
On Dec. 4, 2018, Wheatland County council passed a motion asking the Golden Hills School Division No. 75 to demolish the Central Bow Valley School in Gleichen. Members of theRead More »
Nominations open for Alberta Order of Excellence
Strathmore and Wheatland County citizens are invited to nominate remarkable citizens, community leaders and innovators for membership in the Alberta Order of Excellence. Up to 10 people will be inductedRead More »
Indigenous atlases for Alberta students
Strathmore and area junior highs and high schools are receiving a copy of the Canadian Geographic Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada from the Government of Alberta. The government purchased 1,600Read More »
Performing arts festival registration deadline looms
The first annual Strathmore Performing Arts Festival is drawing closer, and registration deadline for performers is Feb. 1. The Strathmore Performing Arts Festival (SPAF) goes March 30 to April 9.Read More »
Standard to see new Christensen Grocery start up this year
The new year brings new changes for the Village of Standard, following the announcement that one local family will be taking over the old Standard Co-op building and will soonRead More »
Strathmore Lions celebrate 80 years
The Strathmore Lions Club is celebrating its 80th charter night next month and is inviting Strathmore and area residents to help them commemorate the event. The 80th anniversary party willRead More »
Fire board bylaw controversy
Questions were raised about the new fire board bylaw 2019-1, passed for first reading at the Jan. 8 Wheatland County council meeting. “Section 3.5 states that (fire board) members willRead More »
First Strathmore Hockey Summit a success
The high level, two-day hockey instruction camp, Strathmore Hockey Summit, tested participants’ strength, both mentally and physically, and was a huge success, according to organizers. The summit, hosted by CrowtherRead More »