Use of strychnine under review
The federal government is reviewing the use of strychnine to kill gophers – Richardson’s ground squirrel – because of its potential harm to species at risk like swift fox andRead More »
A visit from MLA Nathan Cooper
Nathan Cooper, a member of the United Conservative Party and MLA for Olds, Didsbury and Three Hills, presented Wheatland County council with a map of the new electoral boundaries onRead More »
Parents seek town’s support for gymnastics venture
The Town of Strathmore is heading into a lengthy and onerous budget process this month and the Strathmore Gymnastics Centre is vying for a piece of the pie. The not-for-profitRead More »
Siksika filmmaker shares Indigenous stories and music
The Strathmore Municipal Library showcased Siksika filmmaker Trevor Solway’s documentary, Intertribal Series, on Sept. 28. The documentary focuses on musicians from the Treaty 7 region. The production touched on themesRead More »
Fildebrandt suggests “taking gloves off” with GFL
Members of Neighbours Against Pollution (NAP) lobby group joined Strathmore-Brooks MLA Derek Fildebrandt to petition Wheatland County council to take action against Green for Life (GFL) stall tactics. The groupRead More »
Group wants action taken against GFL
Members from Neighbours Against Pollution (NAP) addressed Wheatland County council after Strathmore-Brooks MLA Derek Fildebrandt stated negotiation processes with Green for Life (GFL) had broken down and Alberta Environment wasRead More »
Support confirms go-ahead for Strathmore Music Festival
Following community support and the formation of a board, Strathmore is forging ahead with their own adjudicated music festival in spring 2019. Currently, gifted musicians from Strathmore and surrounding areaRead More »
Funding woes put library services at risk
Increased costs associated with a larger facility and an unexpected boost in usership is forcing the hand of the Strathmore Municipal Library to consider cutbacks in staffing, programming and technology,Read More »
Carseland fire hall site set
The new Carseland fire hall plans took a step ahead on Sept. 18 when Wheatland County council approved the re-designation bylaw for the new 3.5-acre site of the hall onRead More »
Facelift for George Freeman Trail bridge
Last December town council took a gamble with a decision to hold off on footing a $1 million bill to replace the waning George Freeman trail bridge, hoping market fluctuationsRead More »
Balancing residential requests and agriculture
The discussion whether land should be used for urban or agricultural uses frequently comes up in planning decisions considered by Wheatland County staff and council. The county’s regional growth managementRead More »