Made-in-Alberta solutions
Alberta does not have to choose between producing energy, environmental stewardship, attracting investment, and planning for the future. This past week showed what happens when a province can do itRead More »
FTG Foods opens new meat processing plant in Strathmore
FTG Foods hosted the grand opening of their new meat packing facility in Strathmore, June 6, after nearly a year of preparations. Trini Crvantes, speaking on behalf of FTG foods,Read More »
Affordable housing breaks ground for off reserve residents
Siksika Off Reserve Affordable Housing (SORAH) hosted the official groundbreaking for the Erin Woods Indigenous Housing Development, June 8, in Calgary. “This project, which is going to see the constructionRead More »
Town piloting adjustment to municipal enforcement service hours
The Town of Strathmore is piloting a new iteration of municipal enforcement services, relating to hours of operation and officer to population ratio. Previously, local municipal enforcement services were providedRead More »
Jennifer Fraser takes first ever golden buzzer for dog act
Jennifer Fraser and the Acro Crew team have become the first dog act ever to receive a golden buzzer on America’s Got Talent. The latest season premiered on NBC, JuneRead More »
True North recoils from provincial funding cuts
Emergency and domestic violence shelters across Alberta, including True North, located in Strathmore, are experiencing significant funding cuts by the provincial government. The Ministry of Children and Family Services announcedRead More »
Making investments in Alberta
Alberta’s government is delivering practical investments that show up in everyday life – shorter waits for surgery, more affordable paths to education, and simpler access to the services people relyRead More »
Local Abbeyfield Committee announces formation
The Strathmore Abbeyfield Steering Committee is officially announcing their establishment following the signing of a memorandum of understanding. Debbie Wakelam, who spoke on behalf of the organization, explained its inceptionRead More »
Classic Canadian tale takes the stage at Rosebud Theatre
One of Canada’s most beloved literary characters is set to hit the stage this summer as Rosebud Theatre & School of the Arts presents Anne of Green Gables, running fromRead More »
Local Bitcoin mining facility development approved
Permission has been granted to redesignate nearly 11.5 acres of land within Wheatland County to facilitate the future development of a solar farm and data processing facility. County council votedRead More »
Regional water asset management study to include county participation
Wheatland County is taking steps to participate in an Alberta Community Partnership grant application with respect to the Wheatland Regional Corporation’s regional water asset management study. Council voted to participateRead More »