Just over three years ago, drummer and percussionist Craig Bignell found himself slightly terrified and the centre of attention, clutching an acoustic guitar while attending a dinner party at actorRead More »
Creativity and culture played a large part in Ken Bourassa’s upbringing. The Alberta artist can’t remember a time when he wasn’t playing music or creating art. Yet when he wonRead More »
Following three years of ongoing construction, multiple fundraisers and battling onerous red tape, the Strathmore Overnight Shelter (SOS) is open for business. The project brings a vision to fruition toRead More »
A local arts society is hosting their first fundraiser in over 30 years of operations to show community support, raise dollars for art programs, and expand further into Strathmore andRead More »
When Bruce Heming’s mother, an avid oil painter, suddenly passed away in 1982, the then 42-year-old got into a car with his two brothers, George and Glen, and drove toRead More »
The architectural contract for the Carseland Fire Hall was awarded to Sahuri and Partners Architecture Inc. and will cost Wheatland County $127,500. For that price, the county will receive designs,Read More »
In February 2018, Alberta Health Services (AHS) dedicated $11 million to the mobile Community Paramedic Program that treats seniors and patients with chronic conditions in their homes, supported by consultsRead More »
A loss in grant money, and increases in demand and population, gave rise to Growing Families Society for East Rural Counties first fundraising event two years ago. Now in itsRead More »
The flushing and cleaning of Strathmore’s sanitary sewer system is costing taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars. As a result, the Town of Strathmore is developing a sanitary bylaw, startingRead More »
Wheatland council accepted the 2018-2020 capital and operating budget on April 3. “Having an approved budget will allow for cost control and provide management guidance on funds allocated to specificRead More »
With deteriorating infrastructure and features not inclusive of those with a physical handicap, the Rockyford Sportsplex will undergo construction this month to upgrade its facility, thanks to a grant fromRead More »