Energy sector key to Canada’s success
Canada’s energy sector plays a significant role in the nation’s economy, contributing to GDP, employment, and exports. In 2022, the oil and natural gas industry accounted for $71.4 billion ofRead More »
The Addams Family set to hit the stage
The Strathmore Theatre Players Guild is gearing up to entertain audiences with their upcoming production of The Addams Family, opening March 21 at The Hope Community Covenant Church. The productionRead More »
Fantastic festival returns
The Strathmore Performing Arts Festival is back, promising 10 full days of music, entertainment and community spirit beginning on March 26. Now in its 7th year, the festival has seenRead More »
Climate resiliency and environmental stewardship
Strathmore has always been a place where people take care of what matters – our families, our neighbours, and our community. That means not just planning for tomorrow, but ensuringRead More »
Strathmore to develop ICF with Hussar, Standard, Rockyford
The Town of Strathmore discussed the idea to develop a voluntary intermunicipal collaboration framework (ICF) with the villages of Standard, Hussar, and Rockyford during the March 12 special council meeting. Read More »
Fire Department, Holy Cross Collegiate smash previous annual food drive records
The Strathmore Fire Department and Holy Cross Collegiate school smashed their previous records this year during the third annual food drive, raising 5,546.15 pounds for the Wheatland County Food Bank.Read More »
Community Futures Wild Rose hosts second Streamlining Success workshop of year
Community Futures Wild Rose hosted a Streamlining Success workshop, March 13, offering advice and strategies surrounding operations, time management and efficiency for small businesses. “We decided to run this courseRead More »
Lakes of Muirfield acquired by Chapel Rock Developments
The Lakes of Muirfield, a stretch of property in Lyalta, has been purchased by Chapel Rock Developments and Winchester Builders. Rights to buy the Lakes of Muirfield residential lands wereRead More »
MPC approves three development permit applications
The Wheatland County Municipal Planning Commission approved three development permit applications during the March 11 meeting. Development Permit application DP 2024-128 proposed a recreational/leisure vehicle storage and commercial storage businessRead More »
Tyrrell Riding Academy successful in Las Vegas at Worlds Qualifier
The Tyrrell Riding Academy recently took several of its students to compete in Las Vegas at a World’s qualifier event for team cattle penning and sorting. Jessica Tyrrell, owner andRead More »
County passes signing authorities bylaw
Wheatland County council discussed Bylaw 2025-01, being their Signing Authorities Bylaw, during the March 4 regular meeting, which aims to clarify and centralize how county documents are signed. The bylawRead More »