Cougar Sightings
Morgan Lee Times Contributor After several reported cougar attacks in May on horses in the Rockyford area there has been another possible cougar sighting. “There wasRead More »
Changes to school fees to affect everyone
Shannon LeClair Times Reporter Parents will notice a few changes in the new school year, changes that are likely to make most people happy. Previous education minister ThomasRead More »
Chamber of Commerce and town reach funding agreement
Shannon LeClair Times Reporter A few weeks ago the Strathmore and District Chamber of Commerce had asked for a $40,000 loan to upgrade the potential new office spaceRead More »
Golden Years (thanks, David Bowie!)
Pat Fule Fule for Thought Recently, Deb and I were driving around with our son Brennen and his girlfriend, Abbey. As we got to Wheatland Lodge, I said, “seeRead More »
Tender for major bridge construction near Redland
Sharon McLeay Times Contributor There were eight qualifying contender’s for the project, coming in with the following quotes: • Volker Stevin $1,590,000 • Gross Ventures $1,645,500 – an amendmentRead More »
Standard Library full of imagination for the summer
Manny Everett Times Contributor Adreena Harder took over the job of the Standard Librarian earlier this year and is full steam ahead with programs and projects for theRead More »
Grand opening of new office and shop for the Rosebud Gas Co-op
Manny Everett Times Contributor Members, friends, and neighbours gathered to help the Rosebud Gas Co-op celebrate its 40th anniversary and cut the ribbon for the grand opening of itsRead More »
Triple award winner
Sharon McLeay Times Contributor If you drive down Thornburn Road in Strathmore, you would not know that behind one of the garage doors a master artisan isRead More »
Win lunch with Brett Wilson
Shannon LeClair Times Reporter He’s best known in Strathmore for his new development Prairie’s Edge, and on a more global note for his role on the television showRead More »
Business and RCMP join to plead for Gleichen bylaw
Sharon McLeay Times Contributor Staff Sgt. James McLaren of the Gleichen RCMP detachment and Gleichen Family Foods owner, Willie Vira, met with Wheatland Council to plead for aRead More »
Tower family from Gleichen wins Stampede Farm Award
Manny Everett Times Contributor The fifth generation “Tower Ranches” family farm was the recipient of the 2012 BMO Farm Family representing Wheatland County. It is nestledRead More »