RCMP address community concerns
Wheatland County, in conjunction with the Strathmore RCMP, will post a website survey at the end of January, to allow for feedback from the community. Staff Sergeant Kevin O’Dwyer ofRead More »
County environmental committee rolls out 2018 goals
With the approval in 2017 of an environmental plan for Wheatland County, the new council got an update on what 2018 goals would be. “The environmental program allows Wheatland CountyRead More »
New synthetic diesel plant near Carseland
More industries are moving into Wheatland County. Rocky Mountain GTL – Expander Energy is one of those, building a small-scale modular gas-to-liquids (GTL) plant near Carseland, beside the Martok gasRead More »
Hospice Society begins public focus groups
Residents braved the cold weather to attend the Wheatland and Area Hospice Society’s (WAHS) first of six open house focus groups at the Gleichen Community Centre on Jan. 11. TheRead More »
Legends hosts fundraiser
Legends Bar & Grill is among the most recent businesses to host a fundraiser to offset the Strathmore Overnight Shelter’s (SOS) operational budget, and tickets were already more than halfwayRead More »
Library kicks off new year
The Strathmore Municipal Library is gearing up to celebrate literacy with several revamped fan-favourite programs in accord with several worldwide celebrations. Every year the community hub offers programs to commemorateRead More »
Marijuana facility request
With the legalization of medical cannabis, suppliers are looking for good locations close to markets and good transportation. Wheatland County is seeing increased interest by companies to locate their plantsRead More »
Strathmore combats foul smelling odour
The Town of Strathmore is dishing out thousands of dollars to participate in a pilot program aimed at addressing a repulsive odour that blanketed various parts of the town forRead More »
Blues group keeps it groovy
Charlie B and the Groove Crew performed a highly energetic and witty blues concert at the Strathmore Travelodge on Jan. 6 to prepare for the upcoming International Blues Challenge inRead More »
Strathmore’s scouts receive boost from community
Over the past decade, the relationship between the 1st Strathmore Scouts and the Kinsmen Club of Strathmore has dwindled. But that recently changed. Last weekend the service group presented theRead More »
Fatal collision near Strathmore
On Jan. 8, 2018 at approximately 6:19 p.m. Bassano RCMP, Emergency Medical Services and the Hussar and Standard Fire Departments responded to a serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 561,Read More »