Elder abuse comes in many forms
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was recognized June 15, pointing to abuse issues that affect many seniors in Alberta. “Elder abuse is a serious issue that impacts many Albertans andRead More »
Re-designation quandaries
Some Wheatland County landowners are scratching their heads about the common-sense rules of land use employed by the county, used to protect agriculture land. Tony Gregoff came before Wheatland CountyRead More »
When a barn is more than a barn
Howard Roppel is fixing up his barn. Not just any barn, but a 70-year-old hip-roof barn. Roppel looked for Wheatland County support to designate the barn as a municipal historicRead More »
Good Place to Start
Local country artist Drew Gregory hit the stage rocking as he released his sixth studio album on June 15 to accompany a CD release party at Railyard Brewing in Calgary.Read More »
REDress art show fuels need for change
Once only a quiet supporter of equality, inclusiveness and peace, Gwendora Old Woman is now standing up for what she believes in and will remain quiet no longer. The 17-year-oldRead More »
Drumming an identity
One Siksika man learned the hard way that even when life gives you an unfair and disadvantageous start, sometimes you’ve got to stay positive, roll with the punches and makeRead More »
SHS captain receives Class Act award
For the past three years, Ryan Edwards has made the 45-minute commute to Strathmore from Carbon nearly every day to attend Strathmore High School (SHS). The Grade 12 student, whoRead More »
Midway returns to Strathmore for Stampede weekend
After a five-year hiatus, the Strathmore and District Agricultural Society managed to secure the travelling carnival, Wild Rose Shows, for this year’s Strathmore Stampede and Heritage Days. According to theRead More »
Cocaine seizure in Strathmore
Following a complaint about an erratic driver approaching Strathmore on Highway 1 on June 9, Strathmore RCMP initiated a traffic stop as the described vehicle entered Strathmore town limits. FollowingRead More »
Improving downtown accessibility
The Town of Strathmore is improving downtown accessibility by standardizing all future public handicap stalls and increasing the number of total handicapped stalls by 25 per cent. The Ultimate AccessibilityRead More »
Positive changes prompt 4-H show and sale success
The Rockyford Arena, which usually boasts a clean white ice surface and the sounds of skates, pucks and rings echoing off the walls, was traded in for cowboy boots, crispRead More »