Bikers angry with amended helmet law
Hundreds of Alberta motorcyclists are hitting the pavement this weekend to protest a provincial government decision they say is causing ripples in the biking community and posing a threat toRead More »
Book exchange boxes denied by Wheatland County council
Jason Kelly was surprised and disappointed when Wheatland County administration recommended council turn down his offer to provide nine book exchange boxes for areas in Wheatland County. Kelly obtained permissionRead More »
Extension asked for Homestead development
The Homestead developer Bill Maher brought spokesman Matt Haasen, a 25 per cent stakeholder in The Homestead development, to the Sept. 4 council meeting to request a year extension ofRead More »
Joint venture between Marigold Library System and WID moves to first phase
After one-and-a-half years of feasibility studies, financial pursuits and committee meetings, Marigold Library System and the Western Irrigation District (WID) are forging ahead with their joint-use headquarter building venture thatRead More »
Pipe problems in Family Centre
A monkey wrench has been thrown into the plans for hockey evaluations around Wheatland County. A leak in one of the lines used to cool the cement for the goldRead More »
Strathmore Language Group returns this month
One woman’s desire to familiarize herself with her heritage and learn the German language prompted the creation of the Strathmore Language Group that continues to grow in popularity and gainRead More »
Bow Valley College provides a step up for entrepreneurs
A recent survey revealed Strathmore and area to consist of large mature business communities, creating a gap for start-ups. As a result, Bow Valley College is expanding its influence beyondRead More »
Expansion in sight for local crisis shelter
The lack of affordable housing in rural communities has translated to longer stays for families at the Wheatland Crisis Society this summer, forcing staff to turn away hundreds of familyRead More »
WAA hockey camp wraps up with Red and White game
After coming a few wins away from capturing the South Central Alberta Hockey League (SCAHL) title last season, the Wheatland Athletic Association bantam Warriors are back at work trying toRead More »
Local college student wins first prize for research project
Jack Vergouwen is busy packing his bags and heading to New Zealand for a four-month-long directed field study, but that isn’t the only highlight this year for the Olds CollegeRead More »
Strathmore full steam ahead with local alert program
Canada’s recent weather events and natural disasters have played a cataclysmic role in spurring the creation of Strathmore’s first local notification system. Discussions for Strathmore Alerts – a communication toolRead More »