WAHS harvests farming for hospice crop
The Wheatland and Area Hospice Society (WAHS) hosted their harvest event, Aug. 15, as well as a meal in the field, celebrating the rye crop and fundraising efforts this season. Read More »
AUPE rally hosted in Strathmore
Members from the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) rallied in Strathmore, Aug. 15, to raise awareness for their members currently fighting for better wages with their employers. “Today isRead More »
County council to evaluate how fire ban areas are determined
Wheatland County council has directed administration to bring forward a report on fire bans to a future Committee of the Whole meeting. Discussion suggesting the report was introduced to councilRead More »
Local documentary in the works about CPR Demonstration Farm
A local film is being made about the Canadian Pacific Railway demonstration farm in Strathmore, with ambitions for release next year. The farm was established in 1908, being the firstRead More »
RCMP manhunt for shooting suspect continues
Alberta RCMP have confirmed the search for Elijah Blake Strawberry, one of the suspects in the Rocky View Shooting, Aug. 6, is still ongoing. Police have released they believe StrawberryRead More »
Lakewood hosts opportunity for $50,000 prize towards new homeowner
Lakewood of Strathmore hosted the conclusion of a contest to win $50,000 towards the purchase of a property in Lakewood, Aug. 18. “Over the last almost four months, we haveRead More »
The Alberta advantage
Alberta is booming, leading Canada in job creation and capital investments, and our government is laser-focused on maintaining Alberta’s competitive advantage, to ensure businesses and industry are able to thrive,Read More »
SWCC returning local trade show for third year
The Strathmore Wheatland Chamber of Commerce (SWCC) is bringing back their annual trade show for the third year running, this time to be hosted at the Strathmore Civic Centre. CodyRead More »
Celebrating pigs
Christina Stender, the powerhouse behind Eh Farms, is getting her farm and her red Mangalitsa ready for the fourth annual PigStock happening on Aug. 17. The event started after StenderRead More »
Renaissance Faire returns to Strathmore for second year
The renaissance faire which made its debut in Strathmore last year is returning to the Strathmore Agricultural Society grounds, Aug. 23-25. Nicknamed the “Strathmore Ren Faire,” the festival migrated toRead More »
Western District Historical Society overturns sunflower field early
The Western District Historical Society has made the decision to work up their sunflower field early, and begin preparations for next year’s planting. This was in response to poor germinationRead More »