New mission statement at SHS gives purpose to students’ education
“We Care.” Here at Strathmore High School (SHS), that is not only our motto, but also the foundation of our community. It is also the perfect basis for a missionRead More »
Arts on 817 welcomes Arrogant Worms in concert
Arts on 817 will host a concert by The Arrogant Worms on Friday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Strathmore United Church. The Arrogant Worms is a Canadian group, andRead More »
Fred Penner concert to bring timeless message
Fred Penner, Canadian entertainer of children and families, will give a concert at Hope Covenant Community Church on March 15. Though he’s been performing for decades, Penner said his messageRead More »
FAIM partners with George Freeman School on new initiative
A new initiative is ensuring that local students learn about diversity, all while being served tasty snacks. Since the beginning of February, George Freeman School has been lending Foothills AdvocacyRead More »
Annual fundraiser features Under the Big Top Festival
The Wheatland Crisis Society is hosting a full day of entertainment on June 15 to support the society’s efforts and goals. The Under the Big Top Festival is being heldRead More »
Tax changes for new families, small businesses and more
The 2018 federal budget outlined many changes that will impact taxes this year and these updates will affect tax returns. According to Lisa Gittens, an H&R Block tax expert, theRead More »
Local lamb producer’s learning lessons
Unable to shake the feeling that living off the land is something he could not live without, local sheep producer and rancher Ryan Greir established Whispering Cedars Ranch east ofRead More »
Farmers protest proposed paved road
Most people would like to have a paved road by their properties; however, for four farmers along a proposed paved road, there are issues. They are concerned about increased trafficRead More »
Project H.O.P.E. gala planning underway
Project H.O.P.E. is gearing up to host its annual fundraiser gala this year, marking its 25th anniversary. According to Corinne Ball, chair of project H.O.P.E., the annual gala is theRead More »
RCMP watch clerk renewed for another year
On Feb. 5, Sgt. Dennis Delaronde, Acting Commander of Strathmore RCMP detachment, came to Wheatland County council to relate his belief that the funding of the rural watch clerk positionRead More »
Rosebud Theatre hosts final Wingfield episode
Wingfield Lost and Found, the seventh and last play in the series about stockbroker-turned-farmer Walt Wingfield, will be performed at Rosebud Theatre, March 8-10. “(This episode) continues with Walt’s questRead More »