Namaka ASP draft gets approval
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor Namaka residents gained a little structure in their community on Nov. 8, as council passed the Namaka area structure plan (ASP). The plan will guide planningRead More »
Library Christmas market sees new vendors
Melissa StrleTimes Reporter The Strathmore Municipal Library will be hosting the fourth annual Christmas market on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 10-4 p.m. in the lobby and meeting room ofRead More »
Remembering our roots ~ Vi Flamond
John GodsmanTimes Contributor During the 1800s, the Flamonds and Sipos, grandparents of Vi, were coal miners in Hungary. It is known that grandfathers Flamond and Sipos moved here inRead More »
Book folding workshop raises funds
Melissa StrleTimes Reporter The Strathmore Municipal Library held its first book folding fundraiser on Nov. 9.Book folding is a unique, artistic way to turn books into a work ofRead More »
Need for Christmas food hampers expected to increase
Melissa StrleTimes Reporter The Strathmore and Wheatland County Christmas Hamper Society is gearing up for an increase in requests for food hampers this season.The society officially kicked off thisRead More »
Nail found in Halloween candy
Melissa StrleTimes Reporter Jennifer Heaton of Strathmore was shocked when her 14-year-old stepson Ryker discovered his Halloween candy had been tampered with after going trick-or-treating in Strathmore on Oct.Read More »
Breaking ground
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor Clean water supply is expected to be one of the 21st century’s most challenging issues, and Wheatland County area leaders are hoping that efforts in theRead More »
Helping the youth
Melissa StrleTimes Reporter Jennifer Cuthberston, chair of the Strathmore Youth Justice Committee, was on hand at the Strathmore town council meeting on Nov. 2 to explain the purpose ofRead More »
Christmas hamper preparation
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor With hard economic times hitting Alberta, more people are expected to utilize the Wheatland County and Strathmore Christmas Hamper Society.Organizers are expecting county requests to increaseRead More »
Christmas of Hope helps with the loss of loved ones
Melissa StrleTimes Reporter Francis Van Bussel, owner of Wheatland Funeral Home, will be holding a Christmas of Hope gathering on Dec. 4 at the Hope Covenant Church.The event’s aimRead More »
Original Joe’s donates meals to those in need
Melissa StrleTimes Reporter Original Joe’s Restaurant and Bar celebrated 150,000 meals shared with charitable organization Mealshare that sees partial proceeds from featured items on the Original Joe’s menu goRead More »