New changes affect small Canadian businesses
A couple of hundred people flocked to a town hall meeting Sept. 23, where Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for Carleton (Ont.) and Shadow Finance Minister Pierre Poilievre addressed theRead More »
Rosebud Theatre’s The Christians asks stirring question
The Christians, a play by Lucas Hnath, opened at Rosebud Theatre Sept. 22. It opens in the Sunday service of a large North American church, where the lead pastor, PastorRead More »
RV parking raises discussion
Following the comments of an indignant resident who felt the enforcement of bylaw 14-11 victimized RV owners on his street, Strathmore’s town council requested the regulation be brought back forRead More »
Rosebud 2.0 builds on what’s already strong
Frank Nickel, Rosebud Centre of the Arts’ executive director, encountered joys, challenges and a steep learning curve when he stepped into the role on May 1. “The best thing thatRead More »
Speed signs
Strathmore town council approved the purchase of four solar powered radar signs to be used by local law enforcement to help educate and raise awareness of speeding citizens in schoolRead More »
Decision made on curbside solid waste and recycling carts
Much debate and weeks of discussions were put to bed last week, when Strathmore town council landed on a decision regarding automatic curbside solid waste and recycling carts. Despite aRead More »
GFL hires communications firm
Following a poor track record of communicating and addressing health and safety concerns with the residents of Nightingale, Bio-Can/Green for Life (GFL) hired a communications and public engagement firm toRead More »
Council supports Marigold financially
Forging ahead with an anticipated win-win solution, Strathmore’s elected officials pledged their support – financial and emotional – to the Marigold Library system by instructing administration to complete a draftRead More »
Wheatland County to provide feedback on growth management board
The Calgary Metropolitan Region Board (CMRB) is moving forward, and part of Wheatland County is included in their plans. The board released the “Calgary Metropolitan Region Board Regulation” to municipalitiesRead More »
Senior Power a success
While 81-year-old Doris Audet certainly enjoyed the entertainment at this year’s Senior Power, she also used the outlet to gather information on some pressing issues she and her husband areRead More »
A community approach for crime prevention
An increase in crime has been a growing trend within Strathmore and Wheatland County. Some issues that were previously not much of a threat to residents before the downturn inRead More »