Holiday mail packs a tax punch

 Sharon McLeay   Times Contributor    On August 18, Wheatland County council considered the actions of a Wheatland County ratepayer who stepped up to a mail box on June 30,Read More »

Ruppe’s journey with ALS

  Shannon LeClair   Times Reporter     In Strathmore, if you hadn’t heard the name Kyle Ruppe, before the ALS Ice bucket Challenge, you probably have now. People takingRead More »

Slo-pitch and field of dreams

 Pat Fule Fule for Thought   I’ve been thinking that lately there’s been too much of me around here. I’m sure some of you have already been thinking that, yes,Read More »

Surviving post secondary

 Shannon LeClair     Times Reporter      School starts on Sept. 2 at most schools, including many post-secondary institutions, and if you’re anything like most new students you’re probablyRead More »

Cruisin’ to end MS

  Shannon LeClair     Times Reporter      Another Cruisin’ to End MS (Multiple Sclerosis) day at A&W has come and gone. On Aug. 21 A&W locations across theRead More »

Music Festival raises over $9,000

  Jason Thornhill   Aspen Crossing owner and founder    Mother Nature threatened, but failed to dampen the enthusiasm of attendees to the 2nd Annual Southern Alberta Music Festival atRead More »

Watch for toxic bloom

 Sharon McLeay   Times Contributor    Blue-green algae blooms are once again painting lakes and streams in Wheatland County. The county website posted a health advisory for the blooms inRead More »

Strathmore Handi-Bus backlogged

 Sharon McLeay   Times Contributor    The Strathmore Handi-Bus is experiencing scheduling problems, due to the increased demand for its services. Gundy LaChance, a Strathmore resident, booked the Strathmore Handi-BusRead More »

Pool closure explained

 Sharon McLeay   Times Contributor    There are many residents questioning why the swimming pool is closed. The staff have said that the closure is for people’s safety, and sanitizingRead More »