Debating the Alberta Pension Plan
Since being elected as our MLA, I have had numerous conversations on the potential of an Alberta Pension Plan (APP), both in support and against. The concerns I have heardRead More »
Spartans achieve ultimate success
It was a banner year for the Strathmore Spartans high school basketball teams – literally. The school played host to the ASAA 3A Provincial Championship March 14-16, where the girlsRead More »
County to appeal court decsion
Wheatland County has voted in favour to appeal the decision of the Court of King’s Bench in the matter of Koester versus Wheatland County, 2024 ABKB 103. On Feb. 22,Read More »
Town of Strathmore requesting public apology from county
Town of Strathmore council has voted to request a letter of apology from Wheatland County regarding a statement made during the March 12 Special Council meeting. The statement was madeRead More »
Strathmore requesting to join county in meeting Alberta Ministers
The Town of Strathmore has voted to send a letter to Wheatland County requesting to attend a meeting with Alberta Ministers Jason Nixon and Rick McIver. Nixon serves as theRead More »
Strathmore RCMP present policing report
Strathmore RCMP Staff Sgt. Mark Wielgosz presented before the town Committee of the Whole, the Quarter 3 policing report, spanning Oct. 1, to Dec. 31, 2023, during the March 13Read More »
Strathmore will be hosting the best youth communicators in our region
For over a hundred years the 4-H program has released some of the top orators in our province. These youth have gone on to influence the next generation, become CEO’sRead More »
Town discusses service and service levels policy
The Town of Strathmore discussed a proposed service and service level policy, No. 1218, during the March 13 Committee of the Whole meeting. “The town’s corporate business plan currently includesRead More »
Town plans controlled burns ahead of fire season
The Town of Strathmore recently finalized its hazard reduction burn plan, which aims to reduce the risk of grass and wildfires in the local region. According to the town, theRead More »
Keeping Albertans safe
This past week, in the Alberta legislature, Public Safety and Emergency Services Minister Mike Ellis introduced Bill 11, the Public Safety Statutes Amendment Act, to help keep Albertans safe fromRead More »
True North under fire for employee treatment, potential policy changes
True North, formerly known as the Wheatland Crisis Society, is facing scrutiny from current and former employees for failures by the operating management team and board of directors to createRead More »